Sarcoidosis: the clinical problem.
This paper reviews the clinical manifestations of acute and chronic sarcoidosis. The indications for measuring serum angiotensin converting enzyme and for performing pulmonary function tests, bronchiolo-alveolar lavage and gallium scans are discussed and the modern indications for performing a Kveim Siltzbach test are also considered. The main treatment available for patients with sarcoidosis is systemic steroids and the indications in the various systems for using these drugs are discussed.
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St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, UK.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013256:Steroids