Publications by authors named "Nagamounika Kothapalli"
Background: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease with a variable presentation. The most characteristic feature of sarcoidosis is nonnecrotizing granulomas. However, when sarcoidosis presents with rare organ involvement, and biopsy shows necrosis, the diagnosis becomes challenging.
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- Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a medication often used to treat autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome due to its ability to modulate the immune system.
- While generally safe and effective, HCQ can have serious side effects, including retinopathy and, in rare cases, cardiomyopathy.
- This report highlights two cases of phospholipidosis (a type of fat accumulation in cells) linked to HCQ, suggesting that it should be considered as a potential cause in patients experiencing ongoing proteinuria (protein in urine).