Paediatric Ocular Sarcoidosis in Calabar, Nigeria: A case report
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2025-05
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Educational Society for Excellence
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Background: Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous inflammatory disorder of unknown origin that affects multiple organs, most commonly the lungs. Ocular involvement is documented, occurring in 13–79% of patients with systemic disease. However, paediatric sarcoidosis is rare, with an unclear global prevalence. Diagnosis relies on clinical presentation, radiologic findings, and exclusion of differential diagnoses, with biopsy confirmation when possible. We report a case of paediatric ocular sarcoidosis in Calabar, Nigeria with initial symptoms of respiratory disease, presentation and treatment in the paediatric chest clinic one year prior to diagnosis. Conclusion: Sarcoidosis can manifest in a variety of ways and may be an under-reported disease in Nigeria. Corticosteroids are a useful first line treatment option. This case highlights the importance of Elizabeth Dennis Nkanga, Glory Ekpo Bassey, Atana Uket Ewa, Essemfon Dennis Nkanga, Chineze Thelma Agweye, Uforo Dennis Nkanga, Dennis George Nkanga. Paediatric Ocular Sarcoidosis in Calabar, Nigeria: A case report. Int. Arch. Integr. a high index of suspicion, early recognition and comprehensive ocular assessment in paediatric sarcoidosis to prevent and appropriately manage blinding complications.
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Paediatric, Ocular, Sarcoidosis, Calabar.
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Dennis Nkanga E, Ekpo Bassey G, Uket Ewa A, Dennis Nkanga E, Thelma Agweye C, Dennis Nkanga U, Nkanga DG. Paediatric Ocular Sarcoidosis in Calabar, Nigeria: A case report. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2025 May; 12(5): 1-8