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- Title
Isolated Sarcoidosis of the Tonsil: Case Report and Literature Review.
- Authors
Mehra, Saral; Chang, Catherine; Kacker, Ashutosh
- Abstract
Study Design: Case report and literature review. Methods: A case is presented with appropriate history, laboratory values, imaging results, and pathology slides. Then the literature on the topic of sarcoidosis of the tonsil is systematically reviewed. Results: A 25 year old black woman with no history of acute or chronic tonsillitis presented with unilateral tonsil hypertrophy and had biopsy showing non-necrotizing granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis. She had elevated angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), but no other systemic signs or symptoms at diagnosis or upon follow-up evaluation. Conclusions: This case and literature review support the finding of sarcoidosis limited to and presenting as asymmetric tonsillar hypertrophy. However, it is still important that such patients receive appropriate work-up, referral, and follow-up for development of systemic manifestations of sarcoid and to be vigilant for any signs or symptoms of malignancy.
- Subjects
SARCOIDOSIS; TONSILS; TONSILLITIS; BIOPSY; GRANULOMA
- Publication
Laryngoscope, 2011, Vol 121, Issue S4, pS79
- ISSN
0023-852X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/lary.21949