[Significance of the diagnosis of sarcoidosis in otorhinolaryngology].
In a brief review, the clinical aspect of sarcoidosis is presented and illustrated by 13 patients whose disease was discovered by its initial manifestation in the ENT region. An isolated sarcoidosis prevailed without general symptoms. The modification of the therapeutic concepts in the last years is demonstrated based on own cases; it changed from the continuous corticosteroid therapy to a more expectant and observant attitude.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Zur Bedeutung der Diagnose Sarkoidose im HNO-Fachgebiet.