Santhi Iyer1, Kamyar Afshar, Om P Sharma. 1. University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Los Angeles, California 90033, USA. santhi.iyer@usc.edu
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To examine recent reports of serosal involvement in sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS: Peritoneal sarcoidosis continues to be a rare manifestation of the disease. Patients with peritoneal disease tend to be women between the ages of 20 and 40 years, and most commonly present with ascites and abdominal pain. Peritoneal involvement is not isolated, and sarcoid granulomas are often found elsewhere. Pleural disease is often manifested as pleural effusions. Patients with pleural disease are often older and usually have lymphocytic exudative effusions. SUMMARY: Sarcoidosis should be in the differential in a young patient presenting with unexplained effusions and ascites.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To examine recent reports of serosal involvement in sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS: Peritoneal sarcoidosis continues to be a rare manifestation of the disease. Patients with peritoneal disease tend to be women between the ages of 20 and 40 years, and most commonly present with ascites and abdominal pain. Peritoneal involvement is not isolated, and sarcoid granulomas are often found elsewhere. Pleural disease is often manifested as pleural effusions. Patients with pleural disease are often older and usually have lymphocytic exudative effusions. SUMMARY:Sarcoidosis should be in the differential in a young patient presenting with unexplained effusions and ascites.
Authors: Seung Wook Lee; Min Hee Lee; Ji Eun Lee; Seo Youn Choi; Boem Ha Yi; Jung Min Jung Journal: Medicine (Baltimore) Date: 2019-06 Impact factor: 1.817