Sarcoid dactylitis in black South African patients

Nail dystrophy and bony involvement in chronic sarcoidosis

“…8 Radiographic findings of bone cysts with a lacelike trabecular pattern signify a chronic course of sarcoidosis. 10 With only a few exceptions, 11-13 patients presenting with sarcoidal nail dystrophy have bony involvement 11 ; therefore radiographs of the feet and hands are indicated. Since 86% of patients with affected digits will have pulmonary involvement, 14 a chest radiograph is also indicated.…”

Sarcoidosis: A comprehensive review and update for the dermatologist

“…83 Nail dystrophy from sarcoidosis is often accompanied by phalangeal bone disease, which is frequently associated with intrathoracic sarcoidosis. 84 Conversely, progressive polycystic osteitis with soft tissue involvement (PertheseJ€ ungling disease) of the fingers and toes can produce nail dystrophy. A severe form with bulbous swelling of the fingertips, ''drumstick dactylitis,'' has been associated with lupus pernio.…”

Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma of the Phalanx: A Case Report

“…4,9 Radiologic findings of the present patient, who had an irregular mixture of lytic and sclerotic areas, are not typical of EH of bone, suggesting a benign lesion such as chronic osteomyelitis, tuberculous osteitis, sarcoid dactylitis, or microgeodic disease. [11][12][13] The typical radiologic findings of EH of bone are osteolytic, with the expansion of contour and a geographic or moth-eaten pattern with some degree of peripheral sclerosis. 4,9,14 Regarding hemangioendothelioma of bone, however, a honeycomb appearance on the radiograph sometimes is noted.…”