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What is Systemic Sarcoidosis?
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Multisystem dz of unknown etiology characterized by noncaseating granulomas
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How does a pt w/ Sarcoidosis present?
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1. Fever
2. Cough 3. Malaise 4. Arthritis 5. Dyspnea 6. Wt loss 7. Skin (erythema nodosum, violaceous skin plaques) |
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What are the features of Sarcoid (mneonic GRUELING)
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1. Granulomas
2. aRthritis 3. Uveitis 4. Erythema nodosum 5. Lymphadenopathy 6. Interstitial fibrosis 7. Negative TB test 8. Gammaglobulinemia |
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Which tests are used to dx Sarcoidosis?
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1. CXR
2. Bx (lymph node bx or lung bx revealing noncaseating granulomas) 3. PFT (restrictive lung pattern 4. inc. ACE, 5. Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, 6. Inc. Alk Phos w/ liver involvement |
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What is the staging of Sarcoidosis on CXR?
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Stage 1: Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy alone
Stage 2: Hilar adenopathy + pulmonary infiltrates Stage 3: Pulmonary infiltrates alone |
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How do you tx Sarcoidosis?
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Systemic corticosteroids
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