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Surgical management of cutaneous sarcoid of the nose

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Cutaneous sarcoid is apparent in around 30 % of patients with sarcoidosis. Though this particular manifestation is not life threatening, it can lead to a huge psychological burden if it is particularly disfiguring or conspicuous. We report a case of unsightly cutaneous sarcoid that was refractory to conventional medical treatment but where we were able to achieve a desirable cosmetic effect with surgery.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, UK

    Jennifer Murphy, Sai Chauhen & Olivia Stevenson

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Murphy, J., Chauhen, S. & Stevenson, O. Surgical management of cutaneous sarcoid of the nose. Eur J Plast Surg 36, 385–386 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-012-0797-9

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