Publications by authors named "Jasmina Maric"
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- Chronic pulmonary and extrapulmonary sarcoidosis affects 10-30% of patients, presenting challenges due to its unpredictable course and the need for effective clinical evaluation methods.
- A study involving 370 patients confirmed sarcoidosis through biopsy, revealing that about 30% had a chronic form, often impacting areas like the heart and CNS.
- The study recommends implementing follow-up criteria and regular examinations to better manage and predict the disease's progression.
Introduction: In patients with sarcoidosis high levels of Ca2+ in blood serum accompanied by increased 24-hour urinary calcium are of great diagnostic and prognostic value. High levels of these two important parameters may point to hyperparathyroidism and/or chronic sarcoidosis. It is necessary to exclude kidney insufficiency by kidney ultrasound.
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