Ann Dermatol.  2014 Dec;26(6):773-774. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.773.

A Case of Sarcoidosis Presenting as Livedo

• Shibama S
• Igawa K
• Munetsugu
• Fukuyama K
• Nishizawa
• Takayama K
• Yokozeki H

• KMID: 2264883
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.773

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Sarcoidosis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Erythema with subcutaneous nodules and livedo reticularis of the lower extremities. (B) Nodules of noncaseating epithelioid granulomas and diffuse dense mixed infiltrate of lymphocytes in the middle and lower dermis, and in subcutaneous tissue (H&E, ×20). (C) Granulomas surrounding damaged and narrowed blood vessels (H&E, ×100). (D) Granulomas surrounding damaged and narrowed blood vessels (Elastica van Gieson stain, ×100). (E) Some vessels were occluded with fibrin (H&E, ×100).

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