Sarcoidosis: Multisystem Disease

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What is the most common presentation of cutaneous sarcoidosis?

  • Papular form (correct)
  • Nodular form
  • Pustular form
  • Plaque form

What appearance is reminiscent of 'apple jelly' when using diascopy?

  • Translucent blue
  • Opaque white
  • Reddish-purple
  • Yellow-brown (correct)

Which condition may also exhibit similar diascopic properties as sarcoidosis?

  • Rosacea
  • Eczema
  • Lupus vulgaris (correct)
  • Psoriasis

What dermoscopic findings are significantly associated with cutaneous sarcoidosis compared to necrobiosis lipoidica and granuloma annulare?

<p>Pink homogenous background, translucent orange areas, fine white scaling, and scar-like depigmentation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of epidermal changes may or may not be present in cutaneous sarcoidosis lesions?

<p>Mild epidermal atrophy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is accentuated with the pressing of a glass slide to the skin in the context of cutaneous sarcoidosis?

<p>'Apple jelly' appearance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common age of onset for sarcoidosis?

<p>Third decade of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is theorized to be a cause of sarcoidosis?

<p>Hyperactivation of the immune system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which population does sarcoidosis have a higher incidence?

<p>With greater distance from the equator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gender has a slightly higher incidence of sarcoidosis?

<p>Women (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of sarcoidosis?

<p>Granulomatous inflammation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age is sarcoidosis most commonly onset?

<p>Third decade of life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the gender distribution for sarcoidosis?

<p>Slightly higher incidence in women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does sarcoidosis have a higher incidence?

<p>Closer to the equator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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