Anaesthetic management in a sarcoidosis patient undergoing bilateral styloidectomy: A case report

• Author Details:   
• Iswarya Sankar
• Balasubramaniam Gayathri ^*
• Gokulakrishnan Chandrasekar

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Sarcoidosis is a complex, multi-organ systemic granulomatous disease that presents significant challenges in anaesthetic management. This case report describes the anaesthetic approach for a 32-year-old female patient with sarcoidosis undergoing bilateral styloidectomy. Preoperative pulmonary function tests revealed mild restrictive lung impairment, and there was a potential for difficult intubation, necessitating careful preoperative preparation and monitoring. During the procedure, inflammatory responses were managed with intravenous dexamethasone and magnesium sulphate, which contributed to maintaining cardiac stability. The surgery was completed without complications, and the postoperative recovery was uneventful. This case emphasizes the need for personalized anaesthetic planning and teamwork in treating patients with sarcoidosis. It also highlights the importance of further research to improve perioperative care and develop standard guidelines for managing these patients.