Sarcoidosis and the Malignant Lymphoreticular Diseases

Sarcoidosis and lymphoma in the same patient

“…In a recent review of the literature, Ponticelli, Arganini and Cionini (1981) accept 14 such cases although previous authors (Atwood, Miller and Nelson, 1966) had seriously questioned the acceptability of 2 of his cited cases (Rottino and Hoffman, 1950;Lamache et al, 1954). Indeed, we would question the criteria on which 3 further published cases (Foon, Filderman and Gale, 1981;Razis, Diamond and Craver, 1969) are based.…”

Granulomatous mycosis fungoides. Report of two cases and review of the literature

“…Granuloma formation concomitant with various malignant lymphomas and other malignant diseases 1–4 has been described. So far, the aetiology, pathogenesis and significance of this rare phenomenon have not been clarified.…”

“…The first description was given by Ackerman and Flaxman, 5 although earlier reports on the association of sarcoidal granulomas with malignant lymphomas are available. 1 Owing to the prolonged course of some cases, 5,6 a more favourable prognosis for this type has repeatedly been assumed.…”