Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Case of the Great Imitator

We read with great interest the case report entitled: “Sarcoidosis Presenting as a Penile Lesion” by Al-Riyami et al. This is indeed a rare presentation of sarcoidosis, and it was described in great detail. Cutaneous sarcoidosis has been known as one of the ‘great imitators’ in dermatology, and we w...

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Published in:Oman medical journal 2020-09, Vol.35 (5), p.1-1
Main Authors: Zainudin , Syaza Putri, Abidin , Zainal Adwin Zainal, Hayati , Firdaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
DIAGNOSIS
enzyme
Letter to the Editor
PATIENTS
SARCOIDOSIS
SKIN DISEASES
أمراض الجلد
التشخيص
الغرناويات
المرضى
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Summary:We read with great interest the case report entitled: “Sarcoidosis Presenting as a Penile Lesion” by Al-Riyami et al. This is indeed a rare presentation of sarcoidosis, and it was described in great detail. Cutaneous sarcoidosis has been known as one of the ‘great imitators’ in dermatology, and we were keen to visualize the appearance and appreciate the differences in morphology of the penile lesion compared to the other five cases mentioned in the literature. We were expecting to see the cutaneous lesion as it has been the topic of interest.
ISSN:1999-768X
2070-5204
DOI:10.5001/omj.2020.125