Sarcoidosis Masquerading as Parotid Gland Disorder: A Unique Clinical Scenario

Authors

  • Sania Mariam Abraham Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
  • Bini Faizal Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
  • C B Mithun Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala
  • N V Smitha Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2023.v2i2.32

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis, Parotid Gland, Granulomatous Parotitis

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a multifaceted systemic disorder characterized by granulomatous inflammation, often presenting with diverse clinical manifestations. Parotid gland sarcoidosis is a rare manifestation of Sarcoidosis
This case study presents a 40-year-old woman who presented with bilateral parotid and lacrimal gland swelling and her subsequent journey through diagnostic evaluations, biopsy findings, and treatment insights into the intricacies of diagnosing and managing this complex situation.
Through a detailed exploration of this case, we aim to contribute to the growing body of knowledge surrounding the clinical nuances of sarcoidosis and its diverse array of presentations.

Author Biographies

Sania Mariam Abraham, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala

MS, Senior Resident Department of Otorhinolaryngology

Bini Faizal, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala

MS, Professor Department of Otorhinolaryngology

C B Mithun , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala

DM, MRCP, Associate Professor Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology 

N V Smitha , Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala

DNB, Associate Professor Department of Pathology

Published

2024-01-25

How to Cite

Abraham, S. M., Faizal, B., Mithun , C. B., & Smitha , N. V. (2024). Sarcoidosis Masquerading as Parotid Gland Disorder: A Unique Clinical Scenario. Kerala Journal of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, 2(2), 23–26. https://doi.org/10.52314/kjent.2023.v2i2.32

Issue

Section

Case Report / Case Series