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Isolated subcutaneous sarcoidosis presenting as multiple nodules: a rare case with diagnostic challenges
Yoseph M Habte1, Binyam M Habte2, Makida M Habte3
1Department of Medicine, Ethio Tebib Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|July 11, 2026
Summary
Isolated subcutaneous sarcoidosis, a rare skin condition, presents as nodules and can mimic other diseases. Early recognition through histopathology is key for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of this uncommon sarcoidosis variant.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Isolated subcutaneous sarcoidosis is an uncommon manifestation of sarcoidosis.
- It typically presents as firm, painless subcutaneous nodules.
- Its rarity in males and atypical locations can lead to diagnostic challenges, mimicking malignancy or infection.
