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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
-Cancer<br /> | |||
-Tuberculosis<br /> | |||
-Coccidiodomycosis<br /> | |||
-Histiocytosis X<br /> | |||
-Wegener's granulomatosis<br /> | |||
-Churg-Strauss syndrome<br /> | |||
-Lupus<br /> | |||
-Rheumatoid arthritis<br /> | |||
-Polymyalgia rheumatica | |||
==Workup== | ==Workup== | ||
Revision as of 16:58, 31 August 2016
Background
Sarcoidosis is the abnormal collection of inflammatory cells called grandulomas throughout the body. The most common location for these granulomas to occur are the lung, skin, heart, and brain. The exact cause of sarcoidosis is not known, however it is thought to be related to an immune reaction to a prior insult such as infection or chemical exposure earlier in life. This is not to be confused with a infectious granulomatous processes such as pulmonary tuberculosis.
Clinical Features
-fatigue
-weight loss
-arthralgias
-blurry vision
-shortness of breath
-cough
-skin lesions
-asymptomatic (about 5% of cases)
Differential Diagnosis
-Cancer
-Tuberculosis
-Coccidiodomycosis
-Histiocytosis X
-Wegener's granulomatosis
-Churg-Strauss syndrome
-Lupus
-Rheumatoid arthritis
-Polymyalgia rheumatica