Sarcoidosis and concomitant pneumonia

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Prolonged cough with elevated inflammatory markers.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Chest

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Consolidation on the right and hilar structure raised suspicion and lead to CT scan. Also note the left lower lobe pneumonia.

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Axial lung
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Axial C+ portal
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Pneumonic infiltration in the left lower lobe and right middle lobe. Also nodular consolidation in the left lower lobe and micronodular densities throughout. Mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy.

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