Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2007; 28(1): 083-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-970335
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis

Marc A. Judson1
  • 1Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Publication Date:
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.

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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

Email: judsonma@musc.edu