Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis
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Resumo: | Sarcoid granulomas can be found in a wide range of diseases and differentiating sarcoidosis from a sarcoid-like reaction may be a challenge. We present a woman with erythematoviolaceous papulonodular lesions located on the ears where piercings were placed. A skin biopsy showing an infiltrate of sarcoid and focal tuberculoid granulomas did not exclude sarcoidosis. There was a slight increase in the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme. Systemic involvement due to sarcoidosis was excluded. Epicutaneous tests performed revealed a strong positive reaction to palladium and nickel, supporting the diagnosis of granulomatous contact dermatitis. There are only a few reports of granulomatous contact dermatitis to palladium with piercings as the source of sensitization. The formation of sarcoid granulomas can represent either a sarcoid-like reaction or a form of cutaneous sarcoidosis, and patch tests are essential in order to establish the diagnosis. |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond SarcoidosisGranulomas Sarcóides Sobre Cicatriz: Além da SarcoidoseCicatrixContact DermatitisGranulomaPalladiumSarcoidosisCicatrizDermatite de ContactoGranulomaPaládioSarcoidoseSarcoid granulomas can be found in a wide range of diseases and differentiating sarcoidosis from a sarcoid-like reaction may be a challenge. We present a woman with erythematoviolaceous papulonodular lesions located on the ears where piercings were placed. A skin biopsy showing an infiltrate of sarcoid and focal tuberculoid granulomas did not exclude sarcoidosis. There was a slight increase in the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme. Systemic involvement due to sarcoidosis was excluded. Epicutaneous tests performed revealed a strong positive reaction to palladium and nickel, supporting the diagnosis of granulomatous contact dermatitis. There are only a few reports of granulomatous contact dermatitis to palladium with piercings as the source of sensitization. The formation of sarcoid granulomas can represent either a sarcoid-like reaction or a form of cutaneous sarcoidosis, and patch tests are essential in order to establish the diagnosis.Os granulomas sarcóides podem ser encontrados num vasto leque de doenças, pelo que diferenciar a sarcoidose de uma reação tipo sarcóide constituiu um desafio. Apresentamos o caso de uma jovem com lesões papulonodulares eritematovioláceas localizadas nos pavilhões auriculares sobre os locais de aplicação de piercings. A biópsia cutânea mostrou um infiltrado constituído por granulomas sarcóides ou focalmente tuberculóides, não excluindo a hipótese de sarcoidose. O estudo complementar, apesar de uma discreta elevação da enzima conversora da angiotensina, excluiu envolvimento ocular ou pulmonar por sarcoidose. Perante a localização das lesões foram realizados testes epicutâneos que revelaram uma reação fortemente positiva ao paládio e ao níquel, apoiando o diagnóstico de dermatite de contacto granulomatosa. Estão descritos escassos casos de dermatite de contacto granulomatosa ao paládio tendo o metal dos piercings como fonte de sensibilização. A formação de granulomas sarcóides pode representar quer uma reação tipo sarcóide, quer uma forma de sarcoidose cutânea, e os testes epicutâneos adquirem um papel fundamental no diagnóstico correto.Ordem dos Médicos2022-03-02info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13451oai:ojs.www.actamedicaportuguesa.com:article/13451Acta Médica Portuguesa; Vol. 35 No. 3 (2022): March; 218-221Acta Médica Portuguesa; Vol. 35 N.º 3 (2022): Março; 218-2211646-07580870-399Xreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAPporhttps://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13451https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13451/6494Direitos de Autor (c) 2021 Acta Médica Portuguesainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMorgado, FranciscaBatista, MarianaCardoso, José CarlosGonçalo, Margarida2022-12-20T11:06:53ZPortal AgregadorONG |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis Granulomas Sarcóides Sobre Cicatriz: Além da Sarcoidose |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis Morgado, Francisca Cicatrix Contact Dermatitis Granuloma Palladium Sarcoidosis Cicatriz Dermatite de Contacto Granuloma Paládio Sarcoidose |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis |
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Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis |
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Morgado, Francisca |
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Morgado, Francisca Batista, Mariana Cardoso, José Carlos Gonçalo, Margarida |
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Batista, Mariana Cardoso, José Carlos Gonçalo, Margarida |
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Morgado, Francisca Batista, Mariana Cardoso, José Carlos Gonçalo, Margarida |
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Cicatrix Contact Dermatitis Granuloma Palladium Sarcoidosis Cicatriz Dermatite de Contacto Granuloma Paládio Sarcoidose |
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Cicatrix Contact Dermatitis Granuloma Palladium Sarcoidosis Cicatriz Dermatite de Contacto Granuloma Paládio Sarcoidose |
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Sarcoid granulomas can be found in a wide range of diseases and differentiating sarcoidosis from a sarcoid-like reaction may be a challenge. We present a woman with erythematoviolaceous papulonodular lesions located on the ears where piercings were placed. A skin biopsy showing an infiltrate of sarcoid and focal tuberculoid granulomas did not exclude sarcoidosis. There was a slight increase in the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme. Systemic involvement due to sarcoidosis was excluded. Epicutaneous tests performed revealed a strong positive reaction to palladium and nickel, supporting the diagnosis of granulomatous contact dermatitis. There are only a few reports of granulomatous contact dermatitis to palladium with piercings as the source of sensitization. The formation of sarcoid granulomas can represent either a sarcoid-like reaction or a form of cutaneous sarcoidosis, and patch tests are essential in order to establish the diagnosis. |
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