Sarcoidosis and its otolaryngological implications.

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol

ENT Department in Zabrze, Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Poland ul. Curie-Skłodowskiej 10, 41-800, Zabrze, Poland.

Published: October 2010

AI Article Synopsis

  • The paper covers the causes, prevalence, and diagnostic methods of sarcoidosis, highlighting the Kveim reaction as a key diagnostic tool.
  • It details how sarcoidosis can affect various parts of the body, particularly the ears, nose, and throat.
  • Treatment options, including surgery and expected outcomes for patients, are also explored.

Article Abstract

Sarcoidosis and its aetiopathogenesis, epidemiology and diagnostic procedures (including the Kveim reaction) are presented in this paper. The clinical manifestations of this disease, especially in otolaryngological organs, including the larynx, salivary glands, nose and paranasal sinuses, are described. Treatment procedures, including surgical interventions and prognosis, are also discussed.

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