Article
Sarcoidosis.
Lancet (London, England) - 29 Mar 2014
Valeyre Dominique, Prasse Antje, Nunes Hilario, Uzunhan Yurdagul, Brillet Pierre-Yves, Müller-Quernheim Joachim
Abstract excerpt
Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown cause that is characterised by the formation of immune granulomas in various organs, mainly the lungs and the lymphatic system. Studies show that sarcoidosis might be the result of an exaggerated granulomatous reaction after exposure to unidentified antigens in individuals who are genetically susceptible. Several new insights have been made, particularly with regards...
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