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Sarcoidosis (Effects Organs: (Lungs (most common) #, Lymph nodes, Heart…
Sarcoidosis
Effects Organs:
Lungs (most common)
#
Lymph nodes
Heart (20-30% of cases)
#
Brain
#
Kidneys
Risk Factors
Race
African American
Age
20-40 years old
Gender
Women
Family history
Altered Ventilation and Diffusion
Caused by:
Fibrosis of Lung Tissue
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Decrease in Lung Volume
Airway Obstruction
Manifestations
Exhaustion
Wheezing
Shortness of Breath
Cough
Granulomas
#
Diagnostic Criteria
Lung Function Test
Chest X-Ray
CT Scan
Biopsy
Treatment
Anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroids
Lung Transplant
Altered Cardiac Function
Can Manifest Into:
Complete Heart Block
Tachycardia
CHF
Death
Diagnostic Criteria
Echocardiogram
PET Scan
Treatment
Immunosuppresants
Implanted Defibrillator/Pacemaker
Heart Transplant
Caused by:
Fibrosis of Heart Tissue
Obstruction
Alterations in CNS
Manifestations
Bell's Palsy
Double Vision
Problems With Speech
Memory Issues
Dementia
Hallucinations
Seizures
Diagnostic Criteria
MRI
Lumbar Puncture
X-Ray
Treatment
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppresants
Pain Medication
Narcotics
Seizure Medication
OT/PT
Radiation
Often Confused for Multiple Sclerosis
Pathophysiology
Unknown origin
Believed to be Excess Exposure to:
Bacteria
Viruses
Pollution
Dust
Chemicals
Genetic Component
Chronic Inflammatory Disease
No Known Cure but can Resolve on its' Own