Sialadenopathy: A clinical herald of sarcoidosis: Report of two cases

Oral sarcoidosis: a review of literature

“…The gland involvement is usually bilateral and is slightly more common in women (James and Sharma, 2000). Submandibular and sublingual glands involvement is less common than parotid gland involvement (Narang and Dixon, 1975; Mandel and Kaynar, 1994). Clinical presentation of sarcoidosis in major salivary glands is usually as painless firm swellings, and fluctuation in the size does not occur during the meal time.…”

“…Clinical presentation of sarcoidosis in major salivary glands is usually as painless firm swellings, and fluctuation in the size does not occur during the meal time. Xerostomia may also be present (Mandel and Kaynar, 1994). Other rare but pathognomonic presentation of glandular involvement is Heerfordt syndrome.…”

Bilateral parotid swelling: A review

“…Bilateral parotid sialadenopathy is seen in 4% to 30% of patients with this disease. [73][74][75][76] The glands tend to be firm, only slightly painful, and they do not fluctuate in size when eating. Because the sarcoidal granulomas replace the glandular parenchyma, a moderate decrease in salivary production results.…”

“…In severe cases, corticosteroids are used and are particularly helpful if an aggressive therapeutic approach is required to abort the advance of an ocular lesion to blindness. 73,76,77 Ocular symptoms mandate referral to an ophthalmologist.…”

Sarcoidosis Affecting the Periodontium: A Long‐Term Follow‐Up Case

“…Sarcoidosis affecting the oral cavity has been reported in the English literature in 68 cases, reviewed by Suresh and Radfar in 2005 3 . The following intraoral sites have been shown to be affected: buccal mucosa, 4‐8 tongue, 9‐12 lips, 13,14 palate, 10,15,16 floor of the mouth, 17‐21 submandibular gland, 22 and gingiva 23‐28 . Furthermore, there are 21 reported cases of intraosseous sarcoidosis affecting the jaws, 3 with four of them showing generalized bone loss resembling periodontitis 15,29‐31 .…”