Lofgren's syndrome-acute onset sarcoidosis and polyarthralgia: A case report

Chan Woo Byun; Seung Nam Yang; Joon Shik Yoon; Se Hwa Kim

doi:10.5535/arm.2013.37.2.295

Lofgren's syndrome-acute onset sarcoidosis and polyarthralgia: A case report

Chan Woo Byun, Seung Nam Yang, Joon Shik Yoon, Se Hwa Kim

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Abstract

Lofgren's syndrome is an acute form of sarcoidosis characterized by erythema nodosum, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL), and polyarthralgia or polyarthritis. This syndrome is common among Caucasians but rare in the Korean population. A 44-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital complaining of polyarthralgia. A chest radiograph revealed BHL and nodular shadows. Angiotensin-converting enzyme levels were within the normal range. Tissue biopsy from a mediastinum lymph node showed noncaseating granulomas. We diagnosed her with Lofgren's syndrome, an acute form of sarcoidosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	295-299
Number of pages	5
Journal	Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume	37
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2013.37.2.295
Publication status	Published - 2013 Apr
Externally published	Yes

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Arthritis
Lymph node
Sarcoidosis

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Rehabilitation

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