Eyelid Swelling as the Only Manifestation of Ocular Sarcoidosis

• Published in: Ocular immunology and inflammation Vol. 13; no. 5; pp. 399 - 402
• Main Authors: Filho, João Pessoa de Souza, Martins, Maria Cristina, Sant'Anna, Ana Estela B. P. P., Coutinho, Anamaria Baptista, Burnier, Miguel N., Rigueiro, Moacyr Pezati
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Informa UK Ltd 01-10-2005; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Administration, Oral; Aged; Biopsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Edema - pathology; Eyelid; Eyelid Diseases - drug therapy; Eyelid Diseases - pathology; Eyelids - pathology; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage; Glucocorticoids - therapeutic use; histopathology; Humans; involvement; ocular; Prednisone - administration & dosage; Prednisone - therapeutic use; sarcoidosis; Sarcoidosis - drug therapy; Sarcoidosis - pathology
• ISSN: 0927-3948; 1744-5078
• DOI: 10.1080/09273940590950972

Purpose: To describe a case of eyelid sarcoidosis without systemic manifestations with a three-year follow-up. Methods: A 73-year-old woman presented complaining of a one-year history of swelling and hyperemia in the right upper eyelid. To confirm the diagnosis, we performed an incisional biopsy of the eyelid. Results: Histopathological examination showed a non-caseating granulomatous process suggestive of sarcoidosis. After three years, the patient was asymptomatic and physical and laboratory examination showed no signs of systemic sarcoidosis. Conclusion: The histopathological exam was fundamental for the diagnosis.