Non-Infectious Inflammatory Diseases Flashcards
What is sarcoidosis?
a disease involving abnormal collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) that can form as nodules in multiple organs
Who is usually affected with sarcoidosis? Which gender is more affected?
Young to middle aged black adults with no gender difference
What are the exposures that have been associated with sarcoidosis?
- Insecticides
- Agricultural employment
- Microbial bioaerosols
What are the organs that are most often affected with sarcoidosis?
Involvement of the lymphatic and pulmonary system
What is characteristic about sarcoidosis in the black population, besides more prevalent?
usually more widespread.
What are the components Lofgren’s syndrome? (3) What is it?
Sarcoidosis characterized by:
- Erythema nodosum
- Polyarthralgia
- Bilateral hilar LAD
What is Heerfordt’s syndrome?
a rare manifestation of sarcoidosis. The symptoms include inflammation of the eye (uveitis), swelling of the parotid gland, chronic fever, and in some cases, palsy of the facial nerves
What are the ssx of sarcoidosis?
Like TB, but can include progressive SOB
What are the PE findings with sarcoidosis?
Adenopathy
Skin lesions
What are the lab findings with sarcoidosis?
Hypercalcemia
Elevated LFTs
Increases creatinine
Why should an ECG be obtained with sarcoidosis?
Can lead to conduction abnormalities and arrhythmias
Why should an ophthalmologic exam be performed with sarcoidosis?
Can present with uveitis, uveoparotitis, and retinal inflammation, which may result in loss of visual acuity or blindness
Why should PFTs be obtained with Sarcoidosis?
Most predominant manifestation of sarcoidosis is fibrotic lung disease
Why should you get a TB test with sarcoidosis?
Since so similar ssx, need to r/o
What percent of patients with sarcoidosis have lung involvement?
90%
What percent of patients with sarcoidosis have constitutional symptoms?
30%
What percent of patients with sarcoidosis have palpable LAD?
30%
What percent of patients with sarcoidosis have ski involvement?
25%
What percent of patients with sarcoidosis have ECG changes?
5%
What is lupus pernio?
a chronic raised indurated (hardened) lesion of the skin, often purplish in color. It is seen on the nose, ears, cheeks, lips, and forehead. It is pathognomonic of sarcoidosis.
What, generally, is the treatment for sarcoidosis?
Steroids
What are the CBC findings of sarcoidosis?
Leukopenia
True or false: GI and/or renal involvement with sarcoidosis is common
False-both are rare
What are the PFTs like with sarcoidosis?
Restrictive findings
What happens to TLC, VC, RV and DLCO with sarcoidosis?
All decreased
Can you have obstructive lung findings of sarcoidosis?
True
What is stage 0 of the siltzbach radiographic classification for sarcoidosis?
Normal CXR
What is stage I of the siltzbach radiographic classification for sarcoidosis?
Hilar LAD
What is stage II of the siltzbach radiographic classification for sarcoidosis?
Hilar adenopathy
What is stage III of the siltzbach radiographic classification for sarcoidosis?
No adenopathy, abnormal lung parenchyma
What is stage IV of the siltzbach radiographic classification for sarcoidosis?
Fibrotic changes architectural
What are the CT findings of the lungs with sarcoidosis?
Nodular appearance
What comprises the granulomas of sarcoidosis?
Langerhans cells
Macrophages
What is the definitive test for sarcoidosis? What are the findings of this?
BAL–high percentage of lymphocytes (50%), low granulocyte count
What is the CD4/CD8 ratio with sarcoidosis? How sensitive/specific is this?
greater than 3.5
low sensitivity
High specificity
Why should you only biopsy one side of a lung?
May cause pneumothorax