Endoscopic findings in arytenoid sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis. 1994 Mar;11(1):40-1.

Abstract

A 51 year old female, suffering from hoarseness and cough, underwent fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Endoscopic examination revealed widespread swollen, oedematous arytenoid with infiltrative and nodular lesions. Biopsy revealed sarcoid granulomas. Prednisone treatment resulted in symptom resolution and lesion regression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arytenoid Cartilage / pathology*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Laryngeal Diseases / drug therapy
  • Laryngeal Diseases / pathology*
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis
  • Sarcoidosis / drug therapy
  • Sarcoidosis / pathology*

Substances

  • Prednisone