Sarcoidosis is a chronic, multisystem disorder of unknown cause characterized by 
noncaseating epithelioid granulomas. Infectious agents and genetic components 
have been discussed. Heerfordt's syndrome with uveitis, enlargement of the 
parotid glands and optional paralysis of the Nn. facialis is a form of 
sarcoidosis. The diagnosis is confirmed by histology. Further analyses are 
fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage or the gallium-67 scan in 
combination with blood findings. The therapy of choice is glucocorticoids. We 
present a case report of Heerfordt's syndrome and a review of the literature 
covering different aspects of sarcoidosis.