Sarcoidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is sarcoidosis?
A
Multisystemic, chronic inflammatory condition characterised by granuloma formation
Cause is mostly unknown
2
Q
What are the most common systems affected?
A
Pulmonary > Lymph nodes > Hepatic
3
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Asymptomatic Fatigue Weight loss Aches and pains Arthritis SOB Dry eyes
4
Q
What are the signs?
A
Rashes Hepatomegaly Arrhythmias Anaemia Nerve palsy Parotid enlargement Erythema nodosum Enlarged lymph nodes
5
Q
What are the causes?
A
Idiopathic
Bacterial infection
6
Q
What are the complications of sarcoidosis?
A
Uveitis Skin nodules Pulmonary fibrosis Pulmonary arterial hypertension Cor pulmonale Respiratory failure
7
Q
What is shown on a CXR?
A
Bilateral hilar lymph node enlargement
8
Q
What are the stages of sarcoidosis?
A
0 - no abnormalities 1 - lymphadenopathy 2 - lymphadenopathy + pulmonary infiltration 3 - pulmonary infiltration 4 - fibrosis
9
Q
How is sarcoidosis diagnosed?
A
Clinical history and examination Serum calcium raised ACE levels CXR Lung function test - restrictive CT thorax Biopsy
10
Q
When treatment is necessary what is given?
A
Corticosteroids
