Sarcoidosis mimicking sporotrichosis: An unusual presentation

Authors

  • Vipra Kohli Department of Dermatology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Ranchit Narang Department of Dermatology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Himani Bhushan Department of Dermatology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Sharang Gupta Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India
  • Shreya Malhan Department of Dermatology, Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab, India

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis, Sporotrichosis, Mimicking

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease of unknown etiology that can mimic a number of cutaneous and systemic disorders. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and high index of suspicion is required in cases presenting with atypical features. Here we report a case of a 51-year-old female farmer suffering from sarcoidosis who presented with lesions resembling sporotrichosis clinically

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Published

2024-10-11

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 4 (2024): October-December

Section

Case Reports