In neurology, tolosa-hunt syndrome is a special form of sinus cavernosus syndrome characterized by the failure of various cranial nerves. In tolosa Hunt syndrome, paralysis of the ocular musculature is present due to granulomatous inflammation. The prognosis is favorable, but recurrences often occur. What is Tolosa-Hunt syndrome? Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is a special form of cavernous … Tolosa Hunt Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition The so-called granuloma anulare is a benign skin change that occurs mainly in adolescents and young adults. It is mainly women who are affected. In general, it is a rare disease that particularly affects the backs of the hands and feet. Typical are nodular, circularly arranged skin changes, which are raised above the skin … Granuloma anulare
Granuluma anulare disseminatum A special form of Granuloma anulare is the so-called Granuloma anulare disseminatum. It is characterized by reddish to brown rough nodules, which spread over the whole body. The face is often left out. The Granuloma anulare disseminatum occurs predominantly in adulthood and is characterized by a protracted course that can last up … Granuluma anulare disseminatum | Granuloma anulare
What is a foreign body granuloma? Foreign body granulomas develop as a kind of inflammatory reaction of the skin, soft tissue and subcutaneous fat tissue to the penetration of foreign bodies. This is a chronic inflammatory reaction that involves the giant cells typical of granulomas. Possible foreign bodies are, for example, skin sutures that have … What is a foreign body granuloma? | Granuloma anulare
Granuloma on the lip At the lip there can be different granulomas. Overall, granulomas at this location are very rare, but they can occur in the context of an underlying disease, such as tuberculosis. A foreign body can also cause a granuloma here. These granulomas are called foreign body granulomas. Such a foreign body granuloma … Granuloma on the lip | Granuloma anulare
Healing In many cases, especially with children, the anular granuloma heals by itself. In adults, on the other hand, therapy is often necessary to make the rough nodules disappear again. The papules almost always heal without scarring. However, it is possible that the anular granuloma may reappear some time after healing. Granuloma anulare disseminatum as … Healing | Granuloma anulare
Introduction In the diagnosis of sarcoidosis it is also important to distinguish between the acute and the chronic form of sarcoidosis. In any case, a comprehensive anamnesis interview as well as a physical examination by the treating physician should be performed first. If the presence of Löfgren’s syndrome is suspected, an X-ray of the lungs … Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis
Laboratory values for sarcoidosis A blood test and evaluation of the laboratory values is standard procedure in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. In the acute form of the disease, various inflammatory parameters, such as the leukocytes, i.e. the white blood cells, can be examined. In chronic sarcoidosis, certain antibodies and the calcium level are also checked. … Laboratory values for sarcoidosis | Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis
Differential diagnosis of sarcoidosis Tuberculosis is probably the most important differential diagnosis to sarcoidosis. It also typically affects the lungs and can have serious consequences if not diagnosed. Other possible alternative diagnoses include various cancers of the lymphatic system, such as Hodgkin’s disease or non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Furthermore, pathological accumulation of foreign particles can lead to … Differential diagnosis of sarcoidosis | Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis
Stages of Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is divided into stages according to the X-ray findings: Stage 0: no changes, but another organ has sarcoidosis. Stage 1: bihilary lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes on both sides of the lung root), approx. 70% chance of spontaneous remission. Stage 2: Stage 1 plus nodular changes in the lungs, approx. 40% chance … Stages of Sarcoidosis | Sarcoidosis
Frequency of Sarcoidosis The most frequent people affected by sarcoidosis are those between the ages of 20 and 40, with a total of 15-30 affected persons per 100,000 inhabitants in Germany. In some other countries, such as Sweden and Iceland, the proportion of new cases is significantly higher, at around 60 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. … Frequency of Sarcoidosis | Sarcoidosis
Definition Sarcoidosis is a disease in which very small nodules, so-called granulomas, form in the connective tissue and organ tissue of the affected patients. These granulomas occur most frequently in the lymph nodes of the lung and in the actual lung tissue, but in principle they can affect any organ. The granulomas form as an … Sarcoidosis
