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Rare multiple orbital localizations of sarcoidosis

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We report a case of bilateral orbital sarcoidosis without other systemic lesions. Steroid therapy did not improve the clinical status of the patient.

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  1. Department of Neuroradiology, General Regional Hospital, Perugia, Italy

    E. Signorini, E. Cianciulli, E. Ciorba, G. P. Pelliccioli & N. Caputo

  2. Department of Neuroradiology, General Regional Hospital, Ancona, Italy

    U. Salvolini

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Signorini, E., Cianciulli, E., Ciorba, E. et al. Rare multiple orbital localizations of sarcoidosis. Neuroradiology 26, 145–147 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00339864

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