| Literature DB >> 9059488 |
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a chronic disorder of unknown aetiology which causes tissue injury and granuloma formation in many organs. Although over 80% of cases have intrathoracic disease at presentation, pleural sarcoidosis remains an unusual manifestation. A case of sarcoidosis presenting with a discrete pleural mass is reported.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9059488 PMCID: PMC1758481 DOI: 10.1136/thx.52.2.200
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thorax ISSN: 0040-6376 Impact factor: 9.139