Sarcoidosis Flashcards
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Q
Which part of the body is affected?
A
Mainly lungs, lymph and skin
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Q
What is sarcoidosis?
A
A chronic inflammatory Granulomatous disease
Autoimmune
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Q
What are the symptoms of sarcoidosis?
A
Malaise Fever Tender enlarged lymph node Skin rashes SOB
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Q
What are the oral features of sarcoidosis?
A
Lip swelling
Gingival and Palatal nodes
Salivary gland swelling
Hyperplastic gingivitis
4
Q
Which syndrome is associated with sarcoidosis?
A
Heerfordt
Uveitis
Parotitis
Facial nerve palsy
Pyrexia
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Q
How would you investigate sarcoidosis?
A
Biopsy CXR Liver ultrasound Bloods Refer to ophthalmologist
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Q
What would the CXR show?
A
Bilateral hilar lymph
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Q
What does the Bloods show?
A
Raised SACE
8
Q
How do you manage sarcoidosis?
A
Intra lesions steroid
Or systemic if lung or eye involved
9
Q
What is the differential for sarcoidosis?
A
Crohns
TB
Forgein body reaction
