[Long-term observation and treatment of 30 cases of intrathoracic sarcoidosis].
The results of a long-term follow up for an average of 7.3 years (ranged from 6 months to 22 years) on 30 cases of intrathoracic sarcoidosis are reported. The course of the disease was more than 2 years in 90% (27/30), and less than 2 years in 10% (3/30). At the beginning of the observation, 53.3% (16/30) of the patients were in stage I, 36.7% (11/30) in stage II, and 10% (3/30) in stage III. But at the end of follow up, 6 cases had spontaneous remission, 9 had been cured, 6 were in stage II and 9 in stage III. Nor was in stage I or died. According to these results, the treatment of intrathoracic sarcoidosis is discussed.
Zhang
J C
JC
Chinese PLA, General Hospital, Beijing.
Zhao
H Z
HZ
Wang
S M
SM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D011241:Prednisone