Late-onset childhood sarcoidosis misdiagnosed as cutaneous T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, successfully treated with oral prednisone and acitretin: A case report

Introduction: Childhood sarcoidosis is a rare multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. Two distinct forms are described: early-onset and late-onset disease. Older children usually present with a multisystem disease similar to the adult manifestations. This case report illustrates the challenges faced by dermatologists when considering a diagnosis of childhood sarcoidosis. The uniqueness of the case is the fact that for 6 years he was misdiagnosed, being treated for cutaneous T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research