2018
A rare presentation of pulmonary sarcoidosis as a solitary lung mass: a case report
Kelleher DW, Yaggi M, Homer R, Herzog EL, Ryu C. A rare presentation of pulmonary sarcoidosis as a solitary lung mass: a case report. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2018, 12: 94. PMID: 29650028, PMCID: PMC5897926, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1632-0.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSolitary lung massPulmonary sarcoidosisBroad differential diagnosisLung massConstitutional symptomsHilar lymphadenopathyRadiographic featuresDifferential diagnosisLarge left lower lobe massStage II pulmonary sarcoidosisComputed tomography-guided biopsyType 2 diabetes mellitusHigh-dose prednisoneLower lobe massTomographic scan findingsMonths of therapyUnintentional weight lossEvidence of malignancySarcoid-like reactionTomography-guided biopsyShortness of breathNon-necrotizing granulomasChronic granulomatous diseaseAfrican American womenOccult malignancy
2017
Upper Airway Obstruction Requiring Emergent Tracheostomy Secondary to Laryngeal Sarcoidosis: A Case Report
Ryu C, Herzog EL, Pan H, Homer R, Gulati M. Upper Airway Obstruction Requiring Emergent Tracheostomy Secondary to Laryngeal Sarcoidosis: A Case Report. American Journal Of Case Reports 2017, 18: 157-159. PMID: 28190872, PMCID: PMC5319306, DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.902231.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsUpper airway obstructionRare extrapulmonary manifestationLaryngeal sarcoidosisLife-threatening complicationsAirway obstructionEmergent tracheostomyExtrapulmonary manifestationsCase reportComplete upper airway obstructionLow-dose prednisoneMonths of corticosteroidsStage 1 sarcoidosisAddition of methotrexateAfrican American femalesTapered dosageRespiratory failureSevere dyspneaInspiratory stridorSignificant morbidityPhysical examinationChronic careAryepiglottic foldsTimely diagnosisSarcoidosisPrednisone
2005
Case Study Review
Noble PW, Tanoue L, Homer R. Case Study Review. CHEST Journal 2005, 128: 540s-546s. PMID: 16304245, DOI: 10.1378/chest.128.5_suppl_1.540s.Peer-Reviewed Original Research