Mediastinal sarcoidosis and vascular thrombosis: a fortuitous association?

Authors
Raherison, C Nocent, C De Lara, JMT Latrabe, V Laurent, F Taytard, A
Citation
C. Raherison et al., Mediastinal sarcoidosis and vascular thrombosis: a fortuitous association?, REV MAL RES, 18(1), 2001, pp. 63-65
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
REVUE DES MALADIES RESPIRATOIRES
ISSN journal
07618425 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
63 - 65
Database
ISI
SICI code
0761-8425(200102)18:1<63:MSAVTA>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
A 43-year-old woman presented with a recent history of intermittent dyspnea with wheezing. The chest x-ray evidenced mediastinal nodes. A CT scan show ed vascular embolism. Mediastinoscopy was performed and pathology examinati on of the node confirmed the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The patient responde d to corticosteroid and anticoagulation therapy. Is this a fortuitous assoc iation? A vascular localization of sarcoidosis? Thrombosis by compression?