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Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2007; 28(1): 083-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-970335
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Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis

Marc A. Judson1
  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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28 February 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Sarcoidosis can affect any organ in the body. Frequently extrapulmonary manifestations of the disease are the major cause of morbidity. Treatment of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis often requires consideration of alternative immunosuppressive agents, topical therapy, or therapy that is not specifically directed against the granulomatous inflammation of the disease. This article reviews the clinical presentation and therapy of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis.

KEYWORDS

Sarcoidosis - extrapulmonary - diagnosis - therapy

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Marc A JudsonM.D. 

Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina

CSB-812, 96 Jonathan Lucas St., Charleston, SC 29466

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