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16 maj 2014 · Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder characterized by noncaseating granulomas in affected tissues. It most commonly involves the lungs but can affect other organs. The cause is unknown but genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role. Diagnosis is made through biopsy showing granulomas and excluding other causes.
This article discusses the pathophysiology of sarcoidosis and its medical and nursing management. A case presentation highlights some long-term concerns with this chronic disease.
9 sie 2014 · Nursing Management • Nursing intervention in clients with sarcoidosis is the same as that in clients with other restrictive lung diseases and hypoxemia. • Access for drug side effects, especially adverse responses to corticosteroids (such as weight gain, change in mood, and development of diabetes mellitus).
23 lip 2017 · DEFINITION • Sarcoidosis is a multisystem non-caseous granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology characterized by depression of cutaneous delayed type hypersenstivity and heightened Th1 immune response in affected organs. • Most commonly affecting young adults • Presenting most frequently with bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy, pulmonary ...
Sarcoidosis is a complex multisystem disorder that requires comprehensive nursing care. Nurses can significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life by implementing these nursing care plans and interventions.
Abstract. Sarcoidosis is a rare genetic autoimmune disease that can attack any organ and tissue type in the body. Although it has been recognized for over 100 years the aetiology remains unknown. The group most at risk is black females under the age of 40, but no group is immune to it.
23 lut 2016 · It is well known that sarcoidosis depends on 1) clinical and radiological presentation, 2) evidence of noncaseating granuloma, and 3) no evidence of an alternative disease. Thus, the first condition to diagnose sarcoidosis is to meet a typical or consistent clinical and radiological presentation.
