A case of renal sarcoidosis complicated by parotid gland and uterine lesions
Shuhei Kitamoto,
Mai Kaneko,
Kyosuke Omata
et al.
Abstract:Background
Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease that can affect multiple organs. While pulmonary sarcoidosis is most commonly observed, renal sarcoidosis occurs less frequently. We herein report a case of sarcoidosis with an exceptionally rare distribution including renal lesions.
Case presentation
A 51-year-old Japanese female was referred because of bilateral parotid swelling and renal dysfunction. Computed tomography scan showed the swelling of bil… Show more
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