Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis

Authors

  • Francisca Morgado Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5006-4334
  • Mariana Batista Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
  • José Carlos Cardoso Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.
  • Margarida Gonçalo Serviço de Dermatologia. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.13451

Keywords:

Cicatrix, Contact Dermatitis, Granuloma, Palladium, Sarcoidosis

Abstract

Sarcoid granulomas can be found in a wide range of diseases and differentiating sarcoidosis from a sarcoid-like reaction may be a challenge. We present a woman with erythematoviolaceous papulonodular lesions located on the ears where piercings were placed. A skin biopsy showing an infiltrate of sarcoid and focal tuberculoid granulomas did not exclude sarcoidosis. There was a slight increase in the level of angiotensin-converting enzyme. Systemic involvement due to sarcoidosis was excluded. Epicutaneous tests performed revealed a strong positive reaction to palladium and nickel, supporting the diagnosis of granulomatous contact dermatitis. There are only a few reports of granulomatous contact dermatitis to palladium with piercings as the source of sensitization. The formation of sarcoid granulomas can represent either a sarcoid-like reaction or a form of cutaneous sarcoidosis, and patch tests are essential in order to establish the diagnosis.

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Published

2022-03-02

How to Cite

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Morgado F, Batista M, Cardoso JC, Gonçalo M. Sarcoid Granulomas Over Scars: Beyond Sarcoidosis. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 2 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];35(3):218-21. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13451

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Case Report