Sarcoidosis Flashcards

1
Q

What is Sarcoidosis?

A

Multisystem Granulmatomous Disease

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2
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Who is Sarcoidosis most common in?

A

Afro-Carribeans

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3
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Symptoms of Sarcoidosis?

A
Erythema Nodosum
Bihilar Lymphaednopathy
Granulomas
Fatigue
Weight Loss
Dry Cough
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4
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Investigations of Sarcoidosis?

A

CXR

FBC

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5
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Results of CXR?

A

Bilateral Hilar Lymphaenopathy
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Honeycombing

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6
Q

Treatment of Chronic Sarcoidosis?

A

Corticosteroids - Prednisolone

Immunosuppression - Methotrexate

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7
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Results of FBC?

A

Increased Ca2+ and serum ACE

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8
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Treatment of Acute Sarcoidosis?

A

NSAIDS

Bed Rest

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9
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Describe how this presents most of the time?

A

Asymptomatic, Incidental Finding

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10
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Describe presentation of acute sarcoidosis?

A

Erythema Nodosum

Polyarthralgaia

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