Main description:

Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body. It most often affects the lungs and skin. Typical symptoms include tender, red bumps on the skin, shortness of breath and a persistent cough. There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but the condition often improves without treatment within a few months or years. Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect about 1 in every 10,000 people in the UK (NHS Choices).

Part of the Clinical Focus Series, this book provides trainees with an overview of this complex condition. Beginning with an introduction and guidance on recognising pulmonary granulomas, the following chapters provide in depth coverage of numerous common lesions, describing their history, clinical features, differential diagnosis and treatment.

Presented in an easy to read format, this useful reference includes clinical photographs, CT scans and X-rays, histological pictures and tables to enhance learning.

Key points

Provides practical overview of lesions of sarcoidosis
Covers numerous common lesions, their history, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment
Presented in easy to read format, with problem solving approach
Includes clinical photographs, CT Scans, X-rays, histological pictures and tables

Contents:

Sarcoidosis: A Worldwide Disease
A Clinical Approach to Recognizing Pulmonary Granulomas
Fatigue in Sarcoidosis
Cough in Sarcoidosis
Dyspnea in Sarcoidosis
Chest Pain in Sarcoidosis
Red Eye
Hemoptysis in Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis of the Pleura
Erythema Nodosum and Loefgren's Syndrome
Lacrimal Gland Enlargement
Bilateral Hilar Adenopathy
Darier-Roussy Syndrome (Subcutaneous Sarcoidosis)
Lupus Pernio
Parotid Gland Syndromes
Seventh Nerve Palsy (Bell's Palsy)
Hepatic Granulomas and Isolated Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Level
Enlarged Spleen
Cardiac Manifestations of Sarcoidosis
Neurosarcoidosis
Headache in Sarcoidosis
Hematological Changes in Sarcoidosis
Bone and Bone Marrow Involvement
Calcium Metabolism Disorders in Sarcoidosis
Renal Sarcoidosis
The Role of Vitamin D in Sarcoidosis
Musculoskeletal Lesions
Sarcoidosis and Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Cancer and Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis or/and Tuberculosis Comorbidity or the Consequence?
Sarcoidosis in Childhood
Sarcoidosis in the Aged