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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common age of onset for sarcoidosis?

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

    What is theorized to be a cause of sarcoidosis?

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

    In which population does sarcoidosis have a higher incidence?

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

    Which gender has a slightly higher incidence of sarcoidosis?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of sarcoidosis?

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

    At what age is sarcoidosis most commonly onset?

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

    What is the gender distribution for sarcoidosis?

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

    Where does sarcoidosis have a higher incidence?

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

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