Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disorder that can affect multiple organs. The lungs are affected most often. The cause is not known. Corticosteroids such as prednisone are often used to treat sarcoidosis. In some cases, methotrexate may be also used. Antimalarial drugs have also been used.[1]
Sarcoidosis may involve the brain. If it does, it is called neurosarcoidosis. In some cases, pulmonary fibrosis is a complication of sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis Media
Signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis
Sarcoid affecting the skin
CT scan of the chest showing lymphadenopathy (arrows) in the mediastinum due to sarcoidosis
Gross pathology image showing sarcoidosis with honeycombing: Prominent honeycombing is present in the lower lobes accompanied by fibrosis and some honeycombing in the upper lungs. Honeycombing consists of cystically dilated airways separated by scar tissue resembling the honeycomb of bees. It is a nonspecific end stage of many types of interstitial lung disease.
Hilar adenopathy especially on the person's left (AP CXR)
Hilar adenopathy especially on the person's left (lateral CXR)
Hilar adenopathy especially on the person's left (coronal CT)
Hilar adenopathy especially on the person's left (transverse CT)
References
- ↑ "Sarcoidosis - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic.