Drug-induced Sarcoid-like Reaction Presenting as Fascitis
Drug-induced sarcoid-like reactions (DISRs) present complex challenges in clinical management. The most common presentation in FDG-PET/CT scan is bilateral symmetrical lymphadenopathy, and occasionally spleen and bone involvement. DISR presenting as fasciitis/ myofasciitis is extremely rare. We will discuss pre-chemo, post-chemo, and follow-up FDG-PET/ CT scans, exhibiting DISR-induced fasciitis and resolution of findings after cessation of immunotherapy. How to diagnose and manage DISR is still debatable. Histologic confirmation or short interval follow-up scans with resolution findings can lead to the diagnosis, depending on the severity of symptoms, cessation of therapy or continuation of therapy is instituted.
Authors
- Shreyas B. Jayade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5875-2497)
- Mariam Alavidze (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3841-495X)
- Raghuveer Halkar
- Shweta K. Tonny
Institutions
- Emory University Hospital (US)
- Tbilisi State Medical University (GE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Nuclear Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rlu.0000000000006058
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16