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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:52 am



Diagnosis


Diagnosing sarcoidosis involves eliminating other similar lung disorders, such as tuberculosis or chronic beryllium disease. This is usually done by a thorough clinical and radiological evaluation.


Sarcoidosis is confirmed when there is histological evidence of noncaseating granulomas and other causes have been excluded. A skin test called the Kveim-Siltzback test may be employed in atypical cases when biospy is not possible. The use of the Kveim-Siltzback test is exc...Read the full article

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