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Hepatic sarcoidosis.

D N Amarapurkar1, N D Patel, A D Amarapurkar

  • 1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai. deepakn@bom3.vsnl.net.in

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology : Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
|July 4, 2003
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Hepatic sarcoidosis presents with weight loss and abnormal liver tests, often misdiagnosed as tuberculosis. Corticosteroids effectively treat this condition, improving symptoms and liver function.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Immunology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Hepatic sarcoidosis is a rare granulomatous liver disease.
  • It can mimic other liver pathologies, including tuberculosis.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.

Observation:

  • Six cases of hepatic sarcoidosis are presented.
  • Patients exhibited weight loss, hepatomegaly, abnormal liver function, and sometimes fever, itching, splenomegaly, and abdominal lymphadenopathy.
  • CT scans consistently showed mediastinal lymphadenopathy.

Findings:

  • Liver biopsies revealed noncaseating epithelioid granulomas.
  • Elevated serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) levels were noted in four patients.
  • Previous anti-tuberculosis treatment was ineffective, with some patients worsening.

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Implications:

  • Hepatic sarcoidosis should be considered in patients with unexplained liver abnormalities, especially when tuberculosis treatment fails.
  • Corticosteroid therapy demonstrated significant efficacy, leading to symptom resolution and normalized liver function.
  • This highlights the importance of differentiating sarcoidosis from infectious causes for successful management.