2015
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.20.98.5946
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Association sarcoïdose et maladie de Horton: à propos d’un cas

Abstract: La sarcoïdose peut être associée à d'autres maladies inflammatoires. Elle est exceptionnellement associée à une maladie de Horton posant un problème nosologique sur le caractère fortuit ou non de cette association. Nous rapportons l'observation d'une patiente, âgée de 68 ans, chez qui le diagnostic de sarcoïdose avec atteinte rénale, hépatique, oculaire, articulaire et signes généraux a été retenu et ayant été traitée par corticothérapie avec une bonne évolution. 3 ans plus tard elle a présenté des céphalées f… Show more

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“…22 Several cases of coexisting GCA and sarcoidosis have been reported and the possibility of representing a single entity in these patients was even proposed. 23,24 A last hypothesis is that the inhibition of the IL-6 pathway might increase TNF-α concentrations leading to granuloma formation. 7 Accordingly, TNF-α and IL-6 levels are increased in BAL of patients with sarcoidosis.…”
Section: What This Study Addsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…22 Several cases of coexisting GCA and sarcoidosis have been reported and the possibility of representing a single entity in these patients was even proposed. 23,24 A last hypothesis is that the inhibition of the IL-6 pathway might increase TNF-α concentrations leading to granuloma formation. 7 Accordingly, TNF-α and IL-6 levels are increased in BAL of patients with sarcoidosis.…”
Section: What This Study Addsmentioning
confidence: 99%