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Abstract
This paper reviews the clinical manifestations of acute and chronic sarcoidosis. The indications for measuring serum angiotensin converting enzyme and for performing pulmonary function tests, bronchiolo-alveolar lavage and gallium scans are discussed and the modern indications for performing a Kveim Siltzbach test are also considered. The main treatment available for patients with sarcoidosis is systemic steroids and the indications in the various systems for using these drugs are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3074286 PMCID: PMC2428895 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.64.753.531
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401