So far, reports show that uveoparotid fever affects only about 0.3% of all patients suffering from sarcoidosis [1]. Furthermore, very few patients with uveoparotid fever have been described in the literature, but the clinical picture is well-established [2] [3] [4] [5]. Designated as an atypical clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis, uveoparotid fever presents with the following signs: parotid gland enlargement, anterior uveitis, fever, and cranial nerve palsy [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]. Involvement of the parotid gland is rare and often develops in a bilateral fashion, which is also the case for uveitis, manifesting as blurred vision [2] [3]. Some authors also describe various forms of uveitis, such as panuveitis, granulomatous uveitis, myodesopsia, all frequently accompanied by eyelid swelling [5]. Fever is virtually always present and is one of the main symptoms seen in typical sarcoidosis (along with respiratory symptoms, joint pain, and weight loss) [1] [2] [3] [6]. Cranial nerve palsy predominantly targets the facial nerve either unilaterally or bilaterally (a facial droop is usually observed) but cases with a trigeminal nerve palsy have also been reported [1] [2] [3] [5] [6]. In addition, earlier reports noted weight loss and night sweats as features for uveoparotid fever, but these manifestations haven't been recognized in a significant number of individuals in more recent publications [5] [6]. Uveoparotid fever, generally diagnosed in patients between the second and fourth decade of life, is generally viewed as a self-limiting condition [1], but an early diagnosis undoubtedly facilitates better therapeutic response.

• Generalized Lymphadenopathy

  Other clinical features may include hilar adenopathy, generalized lymphadenopathy, visceral lesion and skin rash. A rare disease which is probably a manifestation of Boeck’s disease. Aetiology is unknown. [whonamedit.com]

• Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

  Figure 2: Chest X-ray showing the presence of bilateral hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Figure 3: Axial image of a contrast CT scan showing the presence of bilateral paratracheal, subcarinal and hylar lymphadenopathy. [nzma.org.nz]

• Fever

  Designated as an atypical clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis, uveoparotid fever presents with the following signs: parotid gland enlargement, anterior uveitis, fever, and cranial nerve palsy. [symptoma.com]

  From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search Human disease Heerfordt's syndrome (disorder) Uveoparotid fever Heerfordt's syndrome edit Language Label Description Also known as English uveoparotid fever Human disease Heerfordt's syndrome (disorder) [wikidata.org]

  […] uveoparotid fever The new mediacal dictionary. 2014. [medical_en.enacademic.com]

  […] uveoparotid fever uveo·pa·rot·id fever .yü-vē-ō-pə-'rät-əd- n chronic inflammation of the parotid gland and uvea marked by low-grade fever, lassitude, and bilateral iridocyclitis and sometimes associated with sarcoidosis called also Heerfordt's syndrome [medicine.academic.ru]

  Synonym(s): uveoparotid fever Heerfordt syndrome u·ve·o·pa·rot·id fe·ver ( yū'vē-ō-păr-ot'id fē'vĕr ) Chronic enlargement of the parotid glands and inflammation of the uveal tract accompanied by a long-continued fever of low degree; a form of sarcoidosis [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

• Plethora

  Several physicians were involved in its discovery and characterisation.[2]Hence, it has a plethora of eponymous names. It forms a small proportion ( 5%) of sarcoidosis cases, with variation in its incidence across different ethnic groups. [patient.info]

• Pathologist

  As an explanation of the negative tuberculin tests thc American pathologist Branch has set forth the theory that cheesy degeneration and caseation are necessary for the production of tuberculous allergy, since the substances re- quired to produce tuberculin [docslide.com.br]

• Pharyngitis

  Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed pharyngeal edema but no evidence of obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pharyngeal Edema

  Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed pharyngeal edema but no evidence of obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Vascular Disease

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• Parotid Swelling

  Parotid swelling May be unilateral or bilateral - bilateral in 73% of cases of parotid sarcoidosis.[3] Diffuse, painless swelling of the parotid other salivary glands/lacrimal glands. May cause a dry mouth. [patient.info]

  Heerfordt described three patients with uveitis, parotid swelling, cranial nerve palsy, and fever in 1909 [1] and Waldenström classified it as a distinct manifestation of sarcoidosis in 1937 [2]. [hindawi.com]

  The facial paresis disappeared in the course of a few days, the parotid swelling within a fortnight, whereas the irido- cyclitis persisted, running a remittent course. [docslide.com.br]

  Acute suppurative parotitis presents with painful parotid swelling, fever, redness and purulent discharge from Stensen’s duct. Parotitis is attributable to a retrograde infection of the gland, usually bacterial in nature. [clinicaladvisor.com]

  Sialosis: 35 cases of persistent parotid swelling from two countries. [medicine.uiowa.edu]

• Normal Hearing

  A pure tone audiogram showed normal hearing and stapedial reflex on the right side was normal. The patient did not complain of impaired taste. [hindawi.com]

• Lagophthalmos

  Prednisone dosages of 20 to 40 mg/day (the dosage may be up to 80 mg/day in some cases) are prescribed over six to 12 months.6 Artificial tears are useful when facial paralysis with lagophthalmos is present. [scielo.br]

  Prednisone dosages of 20 to 40 mg/day (the dosage may be up to 80 mg/ day in some cases) are prescribed over six to 12 months.6 Artificial tears are useful when facial paralysis with lagophthalmos is present. [docksci.com]

• Conjunctival Hyperemia

  Figure 1: Papule on the forehead, with a translucent appearance and red-brownish color Figure 2: Conjunctival hyperemia secondary to uveitis Figure 3: Sarcoidal granulomas on the dermis (left photo, hematoxylin and eosin, X100). [scielo.br]

  A biopsy of the facial lesion was performed, and the histopa- Figure 2: Conjunctival hyperemia secondary to uveitis Figure 1: Papule on the forehead, with a translucent appearance and red-brownish color Figure 3: Sarcoidal granulomas on the dermis (left [docksci.com]

• Lacrimal Gland Enlargement

  Lacrimal gland enlargement, parotid gland enlargement, dry mouth and dry eyes are the classic signs. The exact cause of Mikulicz syndrome is not known. Some scientists believe that Mikulicz syndrome should be considered a form of Sjögren syndrome. [rarediseases.org]

• Unilateral Facial Weakness

  The principal vascular causes of unilateral facial weakness are ischemic stroke and intraparenchymal hemorrhage involving the cranial nerve VII nucleus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Hyperalgesia

  There may be associated hyperalgesia, papilloedema, meningism and pleocytosis on the cerebrospinal fluid due to sarcoidosis. Other clinical features may include hilar adenopathy, generalized lymphadenopathy, visceral lesion and skin rash. [whonamedit.com]

• Radiculopathy

  Radiculopathy is also a rare manifestation in patients with neurosarcoidosis. A literature review revealed that only 51 cases of radiculopathy associated with sarcoidosis have been documented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Because of the rarity of uveoparotid fever, the diagnosis may be difficult to make, especially if the primary symptoms of sarcoidosis are absent. For this reason, the physician must conduct a thorough clinical assessment, starting with detailed patient history, that will cover the onset of symptoms, duration, as well as progression. During the physical examination, neurological testing and a thorough ear, nose, and throat (ENT) exam can identify the main signs of uveoparotid fever - parotid gland enlargement, cranial nerve palsy, and uveitis. Thus, in the absence of specific tests, the diagnosis is predominantly made on clinical grounds [2] [4] [5] [6]. To confirm sarcoidosis as the underlying cause of symptoms, several tests need to be employed. High values of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is a highly useful finding during laboratory workup and it is assumed that granulomatous inflammation induces the production of this enzyme [2] [6]. If sufficient evidence is obtained, a lymph node biopsy should be conducted and a histological examination showing non-caseating granulomatous inflammation yields a definite diagnosis of sarcoidosis and uveoparotid fever [2] [5] [6].

• Granulomatous Tissue

  Microscopy with hematoxylin and eosin stain revealed tissue composed of salivary gland acini replaced by non-caseating granulomatous tissue. [journalgateway.com]

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