| Literature DB >> 30955519 |
Oscar Llanos1, Nabeel Hamzeh2.
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease that affects individuals worldwide. The lungs are most commonly involved but any organ can be involved. It has variable manifestations and clinical course. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis is based on clinicopathologic findings and the exclusion of other causes of granulomatous disease. Its hallmark is the formation of granulomas in affected organs. Immunosuppressive therapy is the cornerstone of the management of sarcoidosis and is indicated when there is evidence of symptomatic or progressive disease or when critical organs (ocular, cardiac, nervous system) are involved.Entities:
Keywords: Diagnosis; Nonnecrotizing granuloma; Organ involvement; Sarcoidosis
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30955519 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.12.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Clin North Am ISSN: 0025-7125 Impact factor: 5.456