[Perioperative onset of sarcoidosis : Rare differential diagnosis of a difficult airway].

[Perioperative onset of sarcoidosis : Rare differential diagnosis of a difficult airway].

Anaesthesist. 2018 Apr 11;:

Authors: Jansen G, Nowak A

Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a rare multisystemic chronic inflammatory condition. Typically, there is a big discrepancy between the patient's subjectively perceived symptoms and the presence of clinical signs. Due to the high number of potential sites of onset (e. g. larynx, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys) the affected organs may show functional restrictions that are relevant for decisions related to anesthesia. Therefore, an anesthetists working in a clinical setting should be familiar with the special needs of this patient collective. This article describes the onset of sarcoidosis in a case of an unexpected difficult airway.

PMID: 29644445 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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