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YEPEZ, Ricardo; MALAGON, Clara  y  OLMOS, Carlos. Pediatric sarcoidosis: a report of seven cases. Rev.Colomb.Reumatol. [online]. 2013, vol.20, n.2, pp.102-110. ISSN 0121-8123.

Sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disease of non-infectious origin which can involve various target organs. Its prevalence is low and there have been only isolated cases reported in Colombia. Its etiology and pathophysiology are not well known. The clinical presentation and signs of the disease vary. When its onset is before five years of age it is recognized as early onset sarcoidosis, while if its onset is after five years of age it is called late onset sarcoidosis. In this case report all patients had a delayed diagnosis and they presented with a multiple organ involvement which required an immunosuppressive treatment. Of the 7 patients, 4 had a chronic course, 2 had remission, and 1 with frequent relapses of the disease. There was an unusual relationship of two patients with early onset disease who additionally presented with Ollier's disease.

Palabras clave : Sarcoidosis; Childhood sarcoidosis; Uveitis; Arthritis; Blau's disease; Ollier's disease; Granulomatous disease; Buggy synovitis.

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