Sarcoidosis
QUESTION 35
A 45-year-old African American woman presents to the dermatology clinic with an eruption of bumps on the nose and cheeks. She has been otherwise healthy but was noted to have a serum calcium level of 11.9 mg/dL (reference range: 8.5–10.5 mg/dL) 3 weeks ago on routine laboratory testing at an annual well-adult visit. On examination, there are multiple erythematous, slightly violaceous papules on the nose and cheeks (35).
i. What is the most likely diagnosis?
ii. What are important systemic components of this disease?