Sarcoidosis recurrence following lung transplantation.
Sarcoidosis is a rare indication for lung transplantation. In this article, our experiences with recurring sarcoidosis following lung transplantation are described. Literature concerning recurrence of the disease in kidney, liver, heart and lung transmission of sarcoidosis via transplanted organs are discussed.
Müller
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C
Department of Surgery, Klinikum Grosshadern, 81377 Munich, Germany.
Briegel
J
J
Haller
M
M
Vogelmeier
C
C
Bittman
I
I
Welz
A
A
Fürst
H
H
Dienemann
H
H
D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D017565:Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / Q000209:etiology*