Sarcoidosis

Question 1

What is sarcoidosis?

Answer 1

A systemic inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas.

Question 2

True or False: Sarcoidosis primarily affects the lungs.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Sarcoidosis can lead to the formation of __________ in various organs.

Answer 3

granulomas.

Question 4

What is the most common age range for sarcoidosis onset?

Answer 4

20 to 40 years old.

Question 5

Which gender is more commonly affected by sarcoidosis?

Answer 5

Women.

Question 6

List one common symptom of sarcoidosis.

Answer 6

Fatigue.

Question 7

What imaging technique is commonly used to assess sarcoidosis?

Answer 7

Chest X-ray.

Question 8

True or False: Sarcoidosis is contagious.

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

What is the primary method for diagnosing sarcoidosis?

Answer 9

Biopsy of affected tissue.

Question 10

Which organ systems can sarcoidosis affect?

Answer 10

Lungs, skin, eyes, liver, and lymph nodes.

Question 11

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is sarcoidosis associated with?

Answer 11

Type IV hypersensitivity reaction.

Question 12

True or False: Most cases of sarcoidosis resolve spontaneously.

Answer 12

True.

Question 13

What is the role of corticosteroids in sarcoidosis treatment?

Answer 13

To reduce inflammation and granuloma formation.

Question 14

Name one potential complication of untreated sarcoidosis.

Answer 14

Pulmonary fibrosis.

Question 15

What is Löfgren’s syndrome?

Answer 15

A specific form of sarcoidosis characterized by fever, erythema nodosum, and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Sarcoidosis can be diagnosed through __________ analysis.

Answer 16

bronchoalveolar lavage.

Question 17

True or False: Sarcoidosis can cause hypercalcemia.

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

What is the significance of ACE levels in sarcoidosis?

Answer 18

Elevated serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) levels can indicate sarcoidosis.

Question 19

Which demographic group is at higher risk for sarcoidosis?

Answer 19

African Americans.

Question 20

What is the typical prognosis for patients with sarcoidosis?

Answer 20

Generally good, with many experiencing remission.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Sarcoidosis can sometimes mimic __________ diseases.

Answer 21

other autoimmune.

Question 22

What is the most common initial presenting symptom of sarcoidosis?

Answer 22

Cough.

Question 23

True or False: Sarcoidosis can affect the heart.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

What is the role of immunosuppressive therapy in sarcoidosis?

Answer 24

To manage severe cases that do not respond to corticosteroids.

Question 25

What is a common skin manifestation of sarcoidosis?

Answer 25

Lupus pernio.