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[Peripheral multineuritis pointing at systemic sarcoidosis]
J A Monge-Argiles1, J M Maloteaux, P Van Den Bergh
1Service de Neurologie. Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc. Université Catholique de Louvaine. Brussels. Belgium.
Neurologia (Barcelona, Spain)
|February 28, 2002
Summary
Peripheral neuropathy can be the initial symptom of sarcoidosis. This systemic condition, confirmed by bone marrow granulomas, responded well to corticosteroid treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Rheumatology
Context:
- Peripheral neuropathy can be an initial manifestation of systemic diseases.
- Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease characterized by non-caseating granulomas.
Purpose:
- To report a case where peripheral neuropathy was the first symptom of sarcoidosis.
- To emphasize the diagnostic considerations for sarcoid neuropathy.
Summary:
- A patient presented with peripheral neuropathy, later diagnosed as sarcoidosis confirmed by bone marrow granulomas.
- The neuropathy showed a positive response to corticosteroid therapy, supporting the diagnosis.
- This case illustrates that sarcoid neuropathy can be the presenting feature of sarcoidosis.
Impact:
- Highlights the potential for peripheral neuropathy as an early sign of sarcoidosis.
- Underscores the need for thorough investigation in cases of unexplained neuropathy.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of corticosteroid treatment in managing neuro-sarcoidosis.