J Korean Soc Ultrasound Med.  2012 Dec;31(4):251-255.

Sonographic Appearance of Dermal and Subcutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Case Report

• Jang JY
• Bae YA
• Hong HJ
• Kwon KW

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease of unknown origin that mainly involves lung and skin, but rarely involves subcutaneous tissue. While some studies have reported on CT or MR imaging findings of subcutaneous sarcoidosis, there is only one report on sonographic findings of subcutaneous sarcoidosis, recently published in the US. Familiarity with ultrasonographic findings of subcutaneous sarcoidosis might be helpful for the early diagnosis in patient with palpable nodules and image follow-up for subcutaneous sarcoidosis. Here we report on the sonographic appearance of subcutaneous sarcoidosis involving dermal and subcutaneous tissue over axilla and sole, a case diagnosed as sarcoidosis and improved by steroid treatment, along with a review of the relevant literature.

Keyword

Subcutaneous sarcoidosis; Ultrasonography; Noncaseating granuloma

MeSH Terms

Axilla
Early Diagnosis
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lung
Recognition (Psychology)
Sarcoidosis
Skin
Subcutaneous Tissue