Abstract:Introduction Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease with a 90% predilection for the lungs, but any organ can be involved. Gastric sarcoidosis may be a component of a generalized process, while isolated gastric sarcoidosis is very rare. Case Outline We describe a rare case of biopsy-proven gastric sarcoidosis in a 45-year-old woman with pulmonary sarcoidosis in remission, and highlight the importance of gastroscopy and biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Her optimal response to anti-acid therapy required no alternate (… Show more
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