| Literature DB >> 10685474 |
D Lemerre1, F Caron, O Delval, J M Goujon, M Hira, J C Meurice, F Patte.
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease with many localizations. Thyroid involvement has been often described but rarely confirmed histologically. A common immune mechanism appears to be the cause. Thyroid sarcoidosis should be envisaged in patients with a thyroid nodule and mediastino-pulmonary involvement. We report the case of a 63-year-old woman with no past history who was hospitalized for dyspnea. Explorations evidenced a cold thyroid nodule associated with diffuse interstitial lung disease and mediastinal node enlargement. Pathology examination disclosed the sarcoid nature of the thyroid nodule and the lung lesions.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10685474
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Pneumol Clin ISSN: 0761-8417