Nodular rash over knee & arthalgia (185/1700)

A 32yo previously healthy woman has developed pain and swelling of both knees and ankles
with nodular rash over her shins. As part of the inv a CXR has been performed. What is the single
most likely CXR appearance?
a. Apical granuloma
b. Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
c. Lobar consolidation
d. Pleural effusion
e. Reticular shadowing in the bases


























answer B

Sarcoidosis....Lofgrens syndrome (bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, erythema nodosum, joint swelling)


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