Challenges of Sarcoidosis and Its Management
Marjolein Drent, Elliott D. Crouser, Johan Grünewald
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a lung disease of unknown cause characterized by noncaseating granulomas; the heart and nervous system may also be involved. It is often misdiagnosed; tissue biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. Glucocorticoids are recommended as initial treatment, when needed, but not for long-term care.
Topics & Concepts
SarcoidosisMedicineIntensive care medicineBiopsyLungDiseasePathologyDermatologyInternal medicineSarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity ResearchInterstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisVasculitis and related conditions