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Respiratory Distress Complicating Laryngeal Sarcoidosis

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  • O. Benhoummad

    (CHU Agadir, Morocco)

  • O. Benlenda

    (CHU Agadir, Morocco)

  • M. EL Fakiri

    (CHU Agadir, Morocco)

  • H. Nassik

    (CHU Agadir, Morocco)

Abstract

Laryngeal involvement in sarcoidosis is rare but can be potentially dangerous. A Severe obstruction of the laryngeal tract may appear, sometimes requiring a tracheostomy. Systemic corticosteroid therapy is the treatment of choice for most patients. We report the case of a 25-year-old patient with isolated laryngeal sarcoidosis for 12 years. She was admitted for respiratory distress. The nasofibroscopy revealed diffuse supraglottic edema, the medical care consisted of an intense surveillance and a corticosteroid therapy. Isolated laryngeal sarcoidosis is a condition that requires multidisciplinary consultation. It presents a challenge in terms of diagnosis, in terms of appropriate management of the respiratory tracts and in terms of treatment.

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  • O. Benhoummad & O. Benlenda & M. EL Fakiri & H. Nassik, 2021. "Respiratory Distress Complicating Laryngeal Sarcoidosis," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 3(3), pages 49-51, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:3:y:2021:i:3:id:40896
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2021.3.3.896
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