Monday, February 2, 2015
Sarcoidosis also known as The Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
It was first described in 1877 by Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson, a dermatologist as a condition causing red, raised rashes on the face, arms, and hands.[9] In 1888 the term Lupus pernio was coined by Dr. Ernest Besnier, another dermatologist.[122] Later in 1892 lupus pernio's histology was defined.[122] In 1902 bone involvement was first described by a group of three doctors.[122] Between 1909 and 1910 uveitis in sarcoidosis was first described, and later in 1915 it was emphasised, by Dr. Schaumann, that it was a systemic condition.[122] This same year lung involvement was also described.[122] In 1937 uveoparotid fever was first described and likewise in 1941 Löfgren syndrome was first described.[122] In 1958 the first international conference on sarcoidosis was called in London, likewise the first USA sarcoidosis conference occurred in Washington, DC in the year 1961.[122] It has also been called Besnier-Boeck disease or Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann disease.[123]
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