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30 sty 2019 · General symptoms. Sarcoidosis can begin with these signs and symptoms: Fatigue; Swollen lymph nodes; Weight loss; Pain and swelling in joints, such as the ankles; Lung symptoms. Sarcoidosis most often affects the lungs and may cause lung problems, such as: Persistent dry cough; Shortness of breath; Wheezing; Chest pain; Skin symptoms
Different combinations of exposures and host defects likely determine the multiple phenotypes seen in sarcoidosis. This review summarizes the recent discov-eries regarding the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis, most common clinical presentations, diagnosis, and indications for treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis.
1 lip 2016 · Learning Objectives: On completion of this article, you should be able to (1) recognize the most common clinical presentations of pulmonary sarcoidosis, (2) perform the initial diagnostic evaluation for suspected pulmonary sarcoidosis, and (3) identify the most common causes of sarcoidlike granulomatous inflammation.
30 sty 2019 · Sarcoidosis can be difficult to diagnose because the disease often produces few signs and symptoms in its early stages. When symptoms do occur, they may mimic those of other disorders. Your doctor will likely start with a physical exam and discuss your symptoms.
21 lut 2019 · The most commonly affected organs in sarcoidosis are the lungs and intrathoracic lymph nodes (over 90% of patients). 5-12 Pulmonary sarcoidosis can be categorized into 4 stages as described in Table 1 and Figures 1 through 4. 13 Common symptoms include cough, dyspnea, and chest tightness. However, almost half of patients with pulmonary ...
2 sie 2019 · Although intrathoracic involvement is the hallmark of the disease, present in over 90% of patients, sarcoidosis can affect virtually any organ. Clinical presentations of sarcoidosis are diverse, ranging from asymptomatic, incidental findings to organ failure.
This review will focus on recent discoveries regarding the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis, common clinical presentations, diagnostic evaluation, and indications for treatment. This review is aimed largely at general practitioners and emphasizes the importance of differentiating pulmonary sarcoidosis from its common imitators.
