Unilateral Dacryoadenitis and Contralateral Solitary Choroidal Granuloma as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Sarcoidosis: A Diagnostic Challenge
This case highlights the diagnostic complexity of ocular sarcoidosis with inconclusive histopathology and underscores the diagnostic value of solitary choroidal granuloma. In tuberculosis-endemic regions, thorough infectious screening before immunosuppression and long-term multidisciplinary follow-up are essential to prevent serious complications.
Authors
- Sara Isabel Plazola-Hernández
- J. G. Palacios Vargas
- Abelardo Rodríguez-Reyes
- Karla Itatí Llerenas-Aguirre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1331-9136)
- Beatriz Moreno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5889-843X)
- Zair Omar Salgado Mancilla
Institutions
- Asociacion Para Evitar la Ceguera en México Hospital Dr. Luis Sánchez Bulnes (MX)
- Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (MX)
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (MX)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2025.2577664
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00