Do you know this syndrome? Heerfordt-Waldenström syndrome
An. bras. dermatol
; 92(4): 571-572, July-Aug. 2017. graf
Article
em En
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-887012
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Heerfordt-Waldenström syndrome is a rare subacute variant of sarcoidosis, characterized by enlargement of the parotid or salivary glands, facial nerve paralysis and anterior uveitis. Granulomas with a peripheral lymphocyte deficit are found in the anatomic pathology of affected organs. It is normally self-limiting, with cure achieved between 12 and 36 months, but some prolonged cases have been reported. Diagnosis of the syndrome is clinical, and treatment depends on the degree of systemic impairment. Oral corticosteroids represent the first line treatment option. The mortality rate ranges between 1 and 5% of cases.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Doenças Parotídeas
/
Febre Uveoparotídea
/
Paralisia Facial
Limite:
Adult
/
Female
/
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article