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[Thyroid manifestations of sarcoidosis: a case report].

Authors :
Lemerre D
Caron F
Delval O
Goujon JM
Hira M
Meurice JC
Patte F
Source :
Revue de pneumologie clinique [Rev Pneumol Clin] 1999 Dec; Vol. 55 (6), pp. 393-6.
Publication Year :
1999

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.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0761-8417
Volume :
55
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue de pneumologie clinique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10685474