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  • Rheumatology
  • Pulmonology
  • Dermatology

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  • Löfgren syndrome is an acute sarcoidosis presentation.
  • It typically involves erythema nodosum, bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, and acute polyarthritis.

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  • To describe a case of Löfgren syndrome.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic features and treatment response.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of a 46-year-old Ghanaian man.
  • Diagnostic imaging (chest radiograph).
  • Therapeutic intervention with prednisone.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with severe arthralgias and periarticular swelling.
  • Chest radiograph revealed hilar lymphadenopathy.
  • Erythema nodosum was observed.
  • Symptoms resolved rapidly following prednisone administration.

Conclusions:

  • Löfgren syndrome should be considered in patients with this triad of symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids can lead to prompt recovery.