Sarcoidosis. Presented by DR. ABRAHAM WALZER.
G. W., a Negress aged 22, was presented before the Section on Dermatology and Syphilis of the New York Academy of Medicine in May 1941 (ARCH. DERMAT. & SYPH. 44:1128 [Dec.] 1941).
DISCUSSION
DR. ABRAHAM WALZER: Since the patient's previous presentation the disease has progressed rapidly, with the possibility of complete involvement of the right eye.
DR. JACOB SKEER: This brings up an interesting observation, namely, that this stage of the disease is a relapse. In general, in sarcoidosis relapses are common.
DR. ABRAHAM WALZER: It is characteristic in sarcoidosis, as in tuberculosis, to have periods of relapses and remissions. This patient now has a relapse, and I think the disease is progressing rather rapidly. There is a notable increase in the number of lesions.
A Case for Diagnosis (Epithelioma?). Presented by DR. JACOB SKEER.
E. G., a Negress aged 25, came to
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