BOF: 3.35
A 23-year-old female presents with red, tender lumps over
the anterior aspect of her lower legs. She also complains of joint pains. A
chest x-ray is performed and this shows bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy but
the lung fields are clear.
In this patient which of the following options would be
most appropriate?
a)
CT scan of chest and abdomen
b) Mediastinoscopy
with lymph node biopsy
c)
Review in 3 months with repeat chest x-ray
d)
Biopsy of the skin nodules
e)
Serial measurement of serum angiotensin converting enzyme levels