Genetics of sarcoidosis.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Increased familial occurrences as well as different disease modes in different ethnic groups suggest a genetic influence in sarcoidosis. Also, genetic analyses have revealed a number of chromosomal regions and specific genes associated with sarcoidosis. This review brings up some recent discoveries on the genetic contribution to sarcoidosis. RECENT FINDINGS: As a more detailed clinical...

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