Scalp skin biopsy helps diagnose spinal sarcoidosis: Case report

A 79-year-old  woman was diagnosed with spinal sarcoidosis based on the analysis of skin lesions from her scalp, according to a case study from Japan. Although a spinal MRI revealed the presence of spinal cord lesions, their cause was unknown. The presence of skin granulomas, observed in a scalp…

Biopsy Was Necessary to Correctly Diagnose Woman with Cutaneous Sarcoidosis, Doctors Report

Sarcoidosis can present several distinct clinical manifestations, and some of these can mimic other diseases. Therefore, it is essential for clinicians to have as much complete and detailed information as possible to allow for an accurate diagnosis. Skin manifestations can be the first symptom of sarcoidosis. But sarcoidosis and chronic cutaneous lupus…