Abstract
Blau's syndrome is a familial multisystem granulomatous inflammation which may be confused with childhood sarcoidosis because it presents with iridocyclitis, posterior uveitis, granulomatous skin disease, arthritis and elevated serum angiotensin-converting enzyme. They are distinguished by the absence of pulmonary involvement and a negative Kveim-Siltzbach skin test.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Arthritis / diagnosis
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Arthritis / genetics
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Child
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Dermatitis / diagnosis
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Dermatitis / genetics
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Granuloma / diagnosis*
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Granuloma / genetics
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Humans
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Iridocyclitis / diagnosis
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Iridocyclitis / genetics
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Kveim Test
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Male
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Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A / blood
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Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
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Syndrome
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Uveitis / diagnosis
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Uveitis / genetics