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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Sarcoid
Definitions
- Systemic chronic granulomatous disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas in multiple organs
- Lung, hilum, and mediastinum affected in > 90% of patients
- Greatest morbidity/mortality from thoracic involvement
- Chronic lung disease in 20% of affected patients
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Selected References
- Tavana S et al: Pulmonary and extra-pulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis. Niger Med J. 56(4):258-62, 2015
- Al-Jahdali H et al: Atypical radiological manifestations of thoracic sarcoidosis: a review and pictorial essay. Ann Thorac Med. 8(4):186-96, 2013
- Nunes H et al: Imaging of sarcoidosis of the airways and lung parenchyma and correlation with lung function. Eur Respir J. 40(3):750-65, 2012
- Hawtin KE et al: Pulmonary sarcoidosis: the 'Great Pretender'. Clin Radiol. 65(8):642-50, 2010
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Sarcoid
Definitions
- Systemic chronic granulomatous disease characterized by noncaseating granulomas in multiple organs
- Lung, hilum, and mediastinum affected in > 90% of patients
- Greatest morbidity/mortality from thoracic involvement
- Chronic lung disease in 20% of affected patients
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Tavana S et al: Pulmonary and extra-pulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis. Niger Med J. 56(4):258-62, 2015
- Al-Jahdali H et al: Atypical radiological manifestations of thoracic sarcoidosis: a review and pictorial essay. Ann Thorac Med. 8(4):186-96, 2013
- Nunes H et al: Imaging of sarcoidosis of the airways and lung parenchyma and correlation with lung function. Eur Respir J. 40(3):750-65, 2012
- Hawtin KE et al: Pulmonary sarcoidosis: the 'Great Pretender'. Clin Radiol. 65(8):642-50, 2010
