Open AccessSmall fibre neuropathy in sarcoidosis
Author(s) -
JennaLynn Senger,
Ashley W.M. Chan,
Simon Wu,
Mary Cheuk,
Rajive Jassal
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
alberta academic review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2561-5335
pISSN - 2561-5327
DOI - 10.29173/aar31
Subject(s) - sarcoidosis , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , dermatology , peripheral neuropathy , cutaneous sarcoidosis , peripheral nerve , surgery , diabetes mellitus , anatomy , endocrinology
Sarcoidosis is characterized by multisystem granulomatous formation particularly in the chest. In this case report, we present an uncommon case highlighting significant peripheral nerve involvement, a phenomenon that is not well recognized in sarcoidosis. The patient presented with severe incapacitating pain. Sarcoidosis as being the underlying cause was only established after extensive investigations. This case highlights the importance of recognizing small fibre peripheral polyneuropathy as a possible presentation of sarcoidosis. This could help to direct appropriate medical intervention.