Sarcoidosis vs. Colon Cancer Metastasis: Diagnostic Dilemma and the Role of PET Scan in Monitoring Disease Activity.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-20-2021
Publication Title
Case Reports in Rheumatology
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by "noncaseating granulomas." It primarily affects the lungs, but multiple other organs can be involved. Sarcoidosis has been increasingly reported in association with cancer. It can precede, follow or occur at the same time as the diagnosis of cancer. We report a case of sarcoidosis that was diagnosed concomitantly with colon cancer, highlighting the diagnostic dilemma of sarcoidosis vs. cancer metastasis, the relationship between the two, and the value of PET scan in follow-up and monitoring of disease activity.
Volume
2021
First Page
5529523
Last Page
5529523
Recommended Citation
Mahmood R, Al Banaa K, Ibrahim I, Hashim A, Torregrosa L. Sarcoidosis vs. Colon Cancer Metastasis: Diagnostic Dilemma and the Role of PET Scan in Monitoring Disease Activity. Case Rep Rheumatol. 2021 Apr 20;2021:5529523. doi: 10.1155/2021/5529523. PMID: 34258100; PMCID: PMC8244180.
DOI
10.1155/2021/5529523
ISSN
2090-6889
PubMed ID
34258100