Leprosy or sarcoidosis? A diagnostic dilemma!
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 30598969.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_30_18 and PMC identifier 6259513.
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Abstract
There are two important differentials for non-caseating granulomatous inflammatory tissue-leprosy and sarcoidosis-which presents a diagnostic challenge due to their histological similarities and specific geographical distribution. This article describes a rare presentation of systemic sarcoidosis called Heerfordt's syndrome with the triad of parotitis, uveitis, fever, and optional paralysis of facial nerve. This case was initially diagnosed as leprosy.