Pulmonary Sarcoidosis.

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Pulmonary Sarcoidosis.

Clin Chest Med. 2015 Dec;36(4):631-41

Authors: Valeyre D, Bernaudin JF, Jeny F, Duchemann B, Freynet O, Planès C, Kambouchner M, Nunes H

Abstract
Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease, with lung involvement in almost all cases. Abnormal chest radiography is usually a key step for considering diagnosis. Lung impact is investigated through imaging; pulmonary function; and, when required, 6-minute walk test, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, or right heart catheterization. There is usually a reduction of lung volumes, and forced vital capacity is the most accurate parameter to reflect the impact of pulmonary sarcoidosis with or without pulmonary infiltration at imaging. Various evolution patterns have been described. Increased risk of death is associated with advanced pulmonary fibrosis or cor pulmonale, particularly in African American patients.

PMID: 26593138 [PubMed - in process]

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