Der Anaesthesist
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Case Reports
[Perioperative onset of sarcoidosis : Rare differential diagnosis of a difficult airway].
Sarcoidosis is a rare multisystemic chronic inflammatory condition. Typically, there is a big discrepancy between the patient's subjectively perceived symptoms and the presence of clinical signs. ⋯ Therefore, an anesthetists working in a clinical setting should be familiar with the special needs of this patient collective. This article describes the onset of sarcoidosis in a case of an unexpected difficult airway.