An Incidental Case of Sarcoidosis in a Young Male Patient Presenting With Symptomatic Chronic Cholecystitis
2024
Case of Sarcoidosis in a Young Male with Cholecystitis
Sample size: 1
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Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Clabby Kelsey A, Piazza Yelena, Neychev Vladimir
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Conclusion
The study presents a rare case of sarcoidosis diagnosed incidentally during surgery for chronic cholecystitis.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had no past medical history or symptoms besides intermittent abdominal pain.
- Intraoperative findings included miliary liver lesions and an enlarged lymph node.
- Pathology confirmed noncaseating granulomas consistent with sarcoidosis.
Takeaway
A young man with gallstones found out he had a rare disease called sarcoidosis when doctors looked at his liver during surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent robotic-assisted cholecystectomy and an intraoperative biopsy of liver lesions.
Participant Demographics
29-year-old African American male.
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