Eyelid Sarcoid Lesions in a Middle-Aged Man in Abuja, Nigeria: A Case Report

Adaora C. Okudo; Olufemi E. Babalola; Emanso O. Umobong; Hilda A. Titiloye

Authors

Adaora C. Okudo Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria
Olufemi E. Babalola Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria
Emanso O. Umobong Histoconsult Laboratory Limited
Hilda A. Titiloye SKIN 101 Clinic Limited

Abstract

Background: Sarcoidosis is a chronic non caseating granulomatous inflammation that affects multiple systems. The commonest systems that are affected are the pulmonary system, skin and eyes. ¹Ocular manifestation of sarcoidosis have been reported in 12.9 -79.2% of patients with sarcoidosis.^2,3,4,5,6 Within the eye it commonly presents as uveitis^5,7,8,9,10 while lid manifestation is a rare form of presentation.¹¹ Despite a thorough literature search we did not come across a reported case of lid involvement of sarcoidosis
in Nigeria.

Author Biographies

Adaora C. Okudo, Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria

Asokoro District Hospital, Asokoro Abuja

Olufemi E. Babalola, Rachel Eye Center Abuja, Nigeria

College of Medical and Health Sciences, Bingham University Jos/Karu, Nigeria

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