Sarcoidosis Presenting as Massive Splenic Infarction. (30th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patel, Ishita; Ismajli, Mediola; Steuer, Alan
• Other Names: Cevik R. Academic Editor.; Njobvu P. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-30
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/834758
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology. Granulomatous inflammation involving the spleen is common and associated with splenomegaly. However, massive splenomegaly is a rare occurrence. Infrequently massive splenomegaly can result in splenic infarction. Massive splenic infarction in sarcoidosis has, to our knowledge, not been previously reported. We present a case of a woman presenting with massive splenic infarction and sarcoidosis confirmed by granulomatous inflammation of the liver.