Notes in 03_Sarcoidosis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Sarcoidosis}} is {{c2::a chronic multisystem (e.g. heart, liver, kidneys) granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology that typically presents in…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Sarcoidosis (Acute)}}{{c1::Cough}}{{c1::Breathlessness}}{{c1::Erythema nodosum (EN)}}{{c1::Weight loss}}{{c1::Fatigue}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Sarcoidosis (Lofgren Syndrome)}}{{c1::Erythema nodosum (EN)}}{{c1::Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy}}{{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Arthralg…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Sarcoidosis (Chronic)}}{{c1::Erythema nodosum (EN)}}{{c1::Chronic breathlessness and cough}}{{c1::Fine end-inspiratory crepitati…
Published	02/10/2024	The classical symptom of {{c2::Sarcoidosis}} is {{c1::Erythema nodosum (EN)}} and it can present with extrapulmonary symptoms such as {{c1::Anter…
Published	02/10/2024	Bloods of {{c2::Sarcoidosis}} show {{c1::raised serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)}} in 75% of cases but it is not specific or sensit…
Published	02/10/2024	Features of Chest X-Ray in Sarcoidosis {{c1::Acute: bilateral hilar adenopathy}} {{c1::Chronic: fibrosis}} {{c1::Reticular opacities (especially in th…
Published	02/10/2024	Spirometry of Sarcoidosis {{c1::Commonly normal but may show obstructive or restrictive patterns}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis is by {{c1::biopsy}} which shows {{c1::non-caseating granuloma}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of SarcoidosisIf intolerable symptoms, lung disease, or extrapulmonary symptoms{{c1::Glucocorticoids}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of SarcoidosisIf resistant to steroids, or deteriorating symptoms{{c1::Immunosuppression}}
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