Sarcoidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is sarcoidosis?
A
Multi-system granulomatous disorder
2
Q
What is the histology of sarcoidosis?
A
Non-caseating granulomas
3
Q
What are pulmonary symptoms of sarcoidosis?
A
Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Lung fibrosis
Dry cough
Progessive dyspnoea
Chest pain
4
Q
What are non pulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis?
A
Lymphadenopathy Hepatomegaly Splenomegaly Uveitis Conjuctivitis Erythema nodosum
5
Q
What are investigations for suspected sarcoidosis?
A
Bloods
- FBC
- U+Es
- calcium
- CRP
ECG
CXR
Lung function tests
Lung biopsy
6
Q
What do CXRs show in sarcoidosis?
A
Stage 0 = normal
Stage 1 = Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
Stage 2 = BHL + peripheral pulmonary infilrates
Stage 3 = peripheral pulmonary infiltrates
Stage 4 = progressive pulmonary fibrosis
7
Q
How is sarcoidosis managed?
A
Acutely = rest + NSAIDs
