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KMID : 0361420130370020295
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2013 Volume.37 No. 2 p.295 ~ p.299
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Lofgren’s Syndrome?Acute Onset Sarcoidosis and Polyarthralgia: A Case Report
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Byun Chan-Woo
Yang Seung-Nam
Yoon Joon-Shik
Kim Se-Hwa
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Abstract
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Lofgren’s syndrome is an acute form of sarcoidosis characterized by erythema nodosum, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL), and polyarthralgia or polyarthritis. This syndrome is common among Caucasians but rare in the Korean population. A 44-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital complaining of polyarthralgia. A chest radiograph revealed BHL and nodular shadows. Angiotensin-converting enzyme levels were within the normal range. Tissue biopsy from a mediastinum lymph node showed noncaseating granulomas. We diagnosed her with Lofgren’s syndrome, an acute form of sarcoidosis.
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KEYWORD
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Sarcoidosis, Arthritis, Lymph node
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