Myocardial sarcoidosis unresponsive to steroids. Treatment with cyclophosphamide.
Sarcoidosis affecting the pleura, pericardium, and myocardium is described in a patient who demonstrated continued disease activity while on therapy with high-dose steroids. Cyclophosphamide was found to be highly effective in suppressing her disease over a period of six years.
Demeter
S L
SL
Akron General Medical Center.
D000328:Adult; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D011241:Prednisone