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Query: UMLS:C0019214 (
hepatosplenomegaly
)
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A 30-year-old female developed symptoms consistent with
Heerfordt's syndrome
(complete type) and was effectively treated with steroid. However, she developed
hepatosplenomegaly
, bloody pleural effusion, and ascites one year after discontinuation of steroid therapy. The symptoms were considered to be due to sarcoidosis since serum ACE level, and ACE level and OKT4/8 ratio in pleural and peritoneal effusions were significantly elevated, and readministration of steroid normalized these changes. Bloody pleural and peritoneal effusions are very rare complications of sarcoidosis.
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PMID:[A case of sarcoidosis presenting with Heerfordt's syndrome, associated with hepatosplenomegaly, pleural effusion, and ascites]. 140 89
