Cutaneous Sarcoidosis - 25/05/23

Résumé |
Sarcoidosis is a chronic, multisystem, inflammatory disorder that is characterized by noncaseating granulomas that cause organ dysfunction with various clinical subphenotypes. The incidence and prevalence of sarcoidosis varies greatly by ethnic background. There are significant racial disparities in prevalence, severity, and outcomes; however, there is a dearth of studies investigating the impact of structural racism. The skin is often the presenting and second most frequently involved organ with significant implications on diagnosis and management in patients with darkly pigmented skin. Workup should be comprehensive given the multisystem involvement. There are many therapies for sarcoidosis, although none is universally effective.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Sarcoidosis, Cutaneous sarcoidosis, Lupus pernio, Sarcoidosis disparities, Sarcoidosis in skin of color
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Vol 41 - N° 3
P. 455-470 - juillet 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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