Literature DB >> 15708231

Mononeuritis multiplex secondary to sarcoidosis.

Sanjeev Garg1, Aubrey Wright, Raymond Reichwein, Phil Boyer, Javad Towfighi, Milind J Kothari.   

Abstract

Peripheral nerve involvement is a rare, yet treatable neurological manifestation of sarcoidosis. Most patients respond well to corticosteroids, but relapses are common and the long-term prognosis remains unpredictable. We present a patient with an asymmetrical neurological presentation of previously undiagnosed sarcoidosis. She presented with paresthesias and predominantly distal extremity weakness. Other possible causes of neuropathy were ruled out and she was found to have an elevated serum ACE level. A nerve/lip biopsy demonstrated non-caseating granulomas consistent with sarcoid. Her clinical outcome was favorable after initiating treatment with high dose oral prednisone.

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Year:  2005        PMID: 15708231     DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2004.06.009

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Clin Neurol Neurosurg        ISSN: 0303-8467            Impact factor:   1.876


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