title: [Value of conjunctival biopsy in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis].
abstract: The eye signs of sarcoidosis may be observed in patients with no evidence of any other symptoms. In this paper a patient with diagnosis of sarcoidosis was presented. The proper diagnosis and treatment were possible after results of conjunctival biopsy. Conjunctival biopsy could be a useful method in the diagnosis of many systemic diseases, including sarcoidosis.
authors.affiliation: Z II Kliniki Okulistyki, Akademii Medycznej w Lublinie. andzia@panaceum.am.lublin.pl
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matysik
authors.forename: Irena
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Wegrzyn-Szkutnik
authors.forename: Janusz
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Milanowski
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lewandowska-Furmanik
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wakowicz
authors.forename: Marek
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gerkowicz
authors.forename: Janina
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smajkiewicz
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology