Case series of concurrent occurrence of sarcoidosis and breast cancer – A diagnostic dilemma. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mehta, Asmita A.; Pavithran, Keechilat; Jose, Wesley M.; Vallonthaiel, Archana George; George, Richie; Sudhakar, Nidhi
• Is Part Of: Respiratory medicine case reports. Volume 35(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Sarcoidosis -- Breast cancer -- Co-existence; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory System -- Periodicals; Chest -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101565
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2213-0071

Abstract

Abstract: Sarcoidosis is a multi-system granulomatous disorder characterized by involvement of multiple systems with or without lymphadenitis. Pulmonary complications are common and may lead to morbidity. Breast cancer is one of the commonest malignancy among women across the world. There is an increased risk of malignancies in sarcoidosis. This association with cancer creates a diagnostic dilemma due to the predominant involvement of nodes and organ systems in both conditions. Here we report three cases of sarcoidosis with breast cancer diagnosed over one year.