Sarcoidosis masquerading as leprosy, pulmonary tuberculosis and urolithiasis
Singh, K.; Raina, V.; Narulla, A.K.; Singh, R.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 38(9): 657-659
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 2266087 Document Number: 354513
A middle aged man presented as a recalcitrant case of borderline leprosy with concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis and urolithiasis which continued to progress relentlessly despite adequate multiduring antileprosy and antitubercular treatment. After detailed and relevant workup, the diagnosis of sarcoidosis was made. Rapid clinical improvement occurred with steroid therapy.
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