Subcutaneous nodular sarcoidosis and systemic involvement successfully treated with doxycycline

El Sayed, F.; Dhaybi, R.; Ammoury, A.

Le Journal Medical Libanais. Lebanese Medical Journal 54(1): 42-44

2006


ISSN/ISBN: 0023-9852
PMID: 17044634
Document Number: 600859
Subcutaneous nodular sarcoidosis is a rare cutaneous manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis. We report a new case in a 45-year-old woman with a 7-year history of subcutaneous nodules and a new onset of dyspnea. She was treated with corticosteroids but her disease recurred upon withdrawal. A 6-month course of doxycycline in a dose of 200 mg/d led to complete remission. We also emphasize the value of systemic work-up and regular screening in such cases.

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