Gastric sarcoidosis diagnosed with endoscopic ultrasound
Recommended Citation
El Sharu H, Ibarra S, Chaudhary A, Hidri S, Khan Z, and Hoo-Fatt D. Gastric sarcoidosis diagnosed with endoscopic ultrasound. Clin Case Rep 2024; 12(3):e8623.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2024
Publication Title
Clin Case Rep
Abstract
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is crucial in diagnosing gastrointestinal sarcoidosis, especially when patients exhibit refractory abdominal symptoms. Our case highlights the significance of considering sarcoidosis in such cases and emphasizes the utility of EUS for accurate diagnosis and guiding appropriate treatment.
ABSTRACT: Gastrointestinal sarcoidosis is a rare and challenging manifestation of sarcoidosis that often presents with nonspecific abdominal symptoms, making diagnosis a complex process. We report the case of a 46-year-old African American female who experienced chronic epigastric abdominal pain, recurrent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for 15 years. Despite extensive investigations, including multiple biopsies, she was misdiagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome. Subsequently, an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) revealed prominent lymph nodes and gastric granulomas, leading to a diagnosis of GS. This case underscores the importance of considering sarcoidosis in patients with refractory abdominal symptoms and highlights the utility of EUS in diagnosing this rare condition.
PubMed ID
38481933
Volume
12
Issue
3
First Page
8623
Last Page
8623
