Sarcoidosis can occur at any age and typically affects the lungs, but various other organs may also be involved. Diagnosis consists of several steps; there are no specific blood tests to confirm or rule out sarcoidosis. Histologically, sarcoidosis is characterized by epithelioid cell non-necrotizing granulomas. Once pulmonary sarcoidosis has been identified, it is important to look for relevant extrathoracic involvement; cardiac organ manifestations in particular can be life-threatening.
Autoren
- Mirjam Peter, M.Sc.
Publikation
- HAUSARZT PRAXIS
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