<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Chronic hepatitis C and sarcoidosis are both well-known diseases. Some studies support the hypothesis that the hepatitis C virus (HCV) may trigger sarcoidosis(1). We present a case of chronic hepatitis C, developing a silent lung systemic disease with subcutaneous and ganglionar nodules, ultimately proving to be sarcoidosis. The clinical picture is complicated by a hepatic nodule, challenging the treatment course. The unveiling of a sarcoidosis in a previously HCV infected patient may not be accidental, the course of infection could be influenced by systemic disease. The therapy of chronic hepatitis C in the context of sarcoidosis is very challenging and demands a careful monitoring(2).</abstract>

Chronic hepatitis C and sarcoidosis are both well-known diseases. Some studies support the hypothesis that the hepatitis C virus (HCV) may trigger sarcoidosis(1). We present a case of chronic hepatitis C, developing a silent lung systemic disease with subcutaneous and ganglionar nodules, ultimately proving to be sarcoidosis. The clinical picture is complicated by a hepatic nodule, challenging the treatment course. The unveiling of a sarcoidosis in a previously HCV infected patient may not be accidental, the course of infection could be influenced by systemic disease. The therapy of chronic hepatitis C in the context of sarcoidosis is very challenging and demands a careful monitoring(2).

Subcutaneous, Ganglion and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”

Internal Medicine

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Chronic hepatitis C and sarcoidosis are both well-known diseases. Some studies support the hypothesis that the hepatitis C virus (HCV) may trigger...

Subcutaneous, Ganglion and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Published Online: Sep 28, 2019

Page range: 33 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2019-0075

Keywords
sarcoidosis, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatitis C virus

© 2019 Nicoleta State et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Subcutaneous, Ganglion and Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Published Online: Sep 28, 2019

Page range: 33 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2019-0075

Keywordssarcoidosis, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatitis C virus

© 2019 Nicoleta State et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
sarcoidosis, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatitis C virus