Orofacial presentations of sarcoidosis - a case series and review of the literature

Key Points Demonstrates the wide spectrum of orofacial manifestations of sarcoidosis above and beyond the 'classical' features of the disease. Serves as an aide memoire for junior hospital clinicians, general dental practitioners and dental students. Highlights the dental aspects of this systemic condition and is beneficial when formulating treatment plans for patients affected by the disorder. Sarcoidosis is a multi-system disease of unknown aetiology characterised by the presence of non-caseating granulomas, the lungs and lymph nodes being the most affected sites. Orofacial manifestations of the condition are increasingly recognised, with several recent case reports where the initial presentation of the disease is in the region. Here, we report six cases of orofacial sarcoidosis which help to illustrate the wide spectrum of the condition.