Sarcoidosis vs. Colon Cancer Metastasis: Diagnostic Dilemma and the Role of PET Scan in Monitoring Disease Activity. (20th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mahmood, Raai; Al Banaa, Kadhim; Ibrahim, Israa; Hashim, Ahmed; Torregrosa, Luis
• Other Names: Tsay Gregory J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-20
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/5529523
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by "noncaseating granulomas." It primarily affects the lungs, but multiple other organs can be involved. Sarcoidosis has been increasingly reported in association with cancer. It can precede, follow or occur at the same time as the diagnosis of cancer. We report a case of sarcoidosis that was diagnosed concomitantly with colon cancer, highlighting the diagnostic dilemma of sarcoidosis vs. cancer metastasis, the relationship between the two, and the value of PET scan in follow-up and monitoring of disease activity.