AI Article Synopsis
- Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with no known cause, marked by the formation of non-caseating granulomas in the lungs and other organs.
- The clinical manifestations can vary greatly, from being asymptomatic with abnormal chest X-rays to severe cases that progress to organ failure and fibrosis.
- This article aims to educate physicians on the disease's clinical features and treatment options.
Article Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder of unknown aetiology. Pathologically it is characterized by the presence of non-caseating epithelioid-cell granulomas in the lungs, intrathoracic lymph nodes and other affected organs. The clinical course of sarcoidosis is widely variable, ranging from asymptomatic but abnormal findings in chest radiography to progressive multiorgan disease, which leads to fibrosis with organ failure and functional impairment. The aim of this article is to familiarize physicians with clinical features and treatment of this disease.
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