Title: Lofgren Syndrome: Acute Variant of Sarcoidosis- A Case Report
Authors: Dr Srikant Sharma, Dr Pawan Mangla, Dr Nisarg Patel
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.81
Abstract
Lofgren's syndrome is an acute form of sarcoidosis, characterized by the triad of polyarthritis, hilar adenopathy and erythema nodosum. Here, we report a case who presented with polyarthralgia and rash. Skin biopsy from rash revealed erythema nodosum. Chest imaging showed enlarged multiple mediastinal lymph nodes.
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