Article
Rheumatic manifestations of systemic disease: sarcoidosis.
Current opinion in rheumatology - 1 Jan 2010
Chatham Winn
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Sarcoidosis commonly involves the lungs but also not uncommonly presents as uveitis, arthritis, myositis or neurologic disease. Recognition of the presenting features, organ complications, and immunopathogenesis is important for timely diagnosis and appropriate management. RECENT FINDINGS: Current studies support the disorder developing as a consequence of a CD4+ T-cell-mediated response to...
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