A Dierkes-Globisch1, W Schneiderhan, H H Mohr. 1. Abteilung I, Bundeswehrzentralkrankenhaus Koblenz, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Johannes-Gutenberg Universität Mainz.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sarcoidosis can involve many organs. Whereas lung and intrathoracal lymph nodes are most often effected, there are some rare manifestations as renal failure and neuropathy. CASE REPORT: A 57-year-old male patient was referred to hospital with dyspnea on exertion, hypercalcemia and acute renal failure after holidays in Southern Europe. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis with the extraordinary manifestations of a nephropathia based on hypercalcemia and a sensitive polyneuropathy was made. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that an asymptomatic sarcoidosis can develop hypercalcemia with renal failure by increased ultraviolet exposure. Patients with sarcoidosis should avoid marked exposure to UV light.
BACKGROUND:Sarcoidosis can involve many organs. Whereas lung and intrathoracal lymph nodes are most often effected, there are some rare manifestations as renal failure and neuropathy. CASE REPORT: A 57-year-old male patient was referred to hospital with dyspnea on exertion, hypercalcemia and acute renal failure after holidays in Southern Europe. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis with the extraordinary manifestations of a nephropathia based on hypercalcemia and a sensitive polyneuropathy was made. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that an asymptomatic sarcoidosis can develop hypercalcemia with renal failure by increased ultraviolet exposure. Patients with sarcoidosis should avoid marked exposure to UV light.