21. Sarcoidosis More about sarcoidosis Email. Information exchange does not substitute for actual physician-patient contact. Where can I find more about sarcoidosis? http://www.epler.com/wsarc_more.html

E-mail Dr. Epler will try to answer all e-mail questions. This is a medical educational and information site. Diagnosis and treatment can not be given. Information exchange does not substitute for actual physician-patient contact. Where can I find more about Sarcoidosis? The w ww.epler.com site will continue to be a source of information. The Internet can be searched by typing "Disease, sarcoidosis" or "sarcoidosis". Examples of medical journal articles: Sarcoidosis of the lung: Siltzbach LE, James DG, Neville E, Turiaf J, Battesti JP, Sharma OP, Hosoda Y, Mikami R, Odaka M. Course and prognosis of sarcoidosis around the world. Am J Med. 1974; 847-852. Sharma OP. Sarcoidosis. Disease of the Month. 1990; 474-535. Newman LS, Rose CS, Maier LA. Sarcoidosis. New Eng J Med. 1997; 336: 1224-1234. Mimics of sarcoidosis: Schuyler M, Cornier Y. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Chest 1997; 111: 534-536.

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23. SARCOIDOSIS-Medfacts-National Jewish Medical And Research Center Signs and Symptoms of sarcoidosis MedFact From National Jewish Medical and Research Center 1 Respiratory Hospital in America sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis is a disease that occurs when areas of inflammation develop in different of inflammation, called granulomas, are seen with sarcoidosis. They may occur in http://www.njc.org/medfacts/sarcoid.html

SARCOIDOSIS Sarcoidosis is a disease that occurs when areas of inflammation develop in different organs of the body. Very small clusters of inflammation, called granulomas, are seen with sarcoidosis. They may occur in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin or any area of the body. These granulomas may clear up on their own or cause permanent scarring. The cause of sarcoidosis is unknown. Sarcoidosis occurs more often in Caucasians of European descent and in African-Americans. About 10 to 40 out of every 100,000 people develop sarcoidosis. It is most common in young people between the ages of 20 and 40. Sarcoidosis is not contagious. What are the signs and symptoms? People with sarcoidosis may have no symptoms, only vague symptoms of a general nature such as weight loss and fever, or symptoms associated with a specific organ, usually the lungs. More than one organ can be involved. Up to half of people with sarcoidosis have no symptoms when the illness is diagnosed. Thus, the diagnosis can be difficult to make. Signs and symptoms associated with specific organ involvement can include the following: Lungs Inflammation in the lungs can cause shortness of breath, wheezing or cough (often a dry cough). In some people, the symptoms go away; in others there can be permanent scarring.

24. SARCOIDOSIS sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis is a chronic, multisystem disorder of an unknown etiology characterized by the accumulation of Tlymphocytes and mononuclear phagocytes http://www.nsrc-global.net/sarcoid.htm

SARCOIDOSIS Sarcoidosis is a chronic, multisystem disorder of an unknown etiology characterized by the accumulation of T-lymphocytes and mononuclear phagocytes, nonsecreting epithelial granulomas and derangements of the normal tissue architecture in affected organs. All parts of the body can be affected, but the organ most affected is the lung. Involvement of the skin, eye and lymph nodes is also common. A variety of infectious and noninfectious agents have been implicated, but there is no proof that any specific agent is responsible. However, available evidence is consistent with the concept that the disease result from an exaggerated cellular immune response (acquired, inherited or both) to a limited class of antigens or self antigens. Cases of sarcoid have been described in both sexes, almost all ages, races and geographic locations. Females appear to be slightly more susceptible than males. There is remarkable diversity of the prevalence of sarcoidosis among certain ethnic and racial groups. In the United States, the majority of patients are black 10:1 to 17:1. Blacks are often younger than whites with the disease. In Europe, however, it affects mostly whites with higher prevalence in Sweden and among Irish females. It is most common between the ages of 20-40, but it can occur in children and in the elderly. Although it is rare in children, the disease is most frequent between 9 to 15 years of age. A small cluster occurs in children under age 4 years with one half less than 1 year of age.

25. Sarcoidosis - Index - Pulmonology Quite detailed information on the disease, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of sarcoid, as well as a Find a Pulmonologist feature and links to more detailed information. http://pulmonologychannel.com/sarcoidosis/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement SARCOIDOSIS Overview Causes Incidence Symptoms ... Follow-up CONDITIONS Anemia ARDS Asthma Bronchitis ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Tuberculosis RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Links MDLocator ... What Is a Pulmonologist? ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Sarcoidosis is a fairly common disease with an annual incidence rate of approximately 11 per 100,000 in Caucasians and approximately 36 per 100,000 African Americans in the United States. It is most common in young adults between the ages of 20 and 40. The word "sarcoidosis" comes from the Greek word "sarkodes," meaning "fleshy," and the Greek suffix "-osis," meaning "condition." The "fleshy condition" refers to the skin lesions that often form on various parts of the body. Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic disease that can affect a variety of organs. Pulmonary involvement occurs in greater than 90% of patients and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality from this disease. Many organs can be involved, in fact, one of the most noticeable symptoms is the peculiar skin lesions, erythema nodusum, that develop on the lower legs. Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by granuloma formation in a variety of organs. Granulomas are collections of immune cells and disease that result from granulomatous disorders. There are a variety of granulomatous disorders that closely resemble sarcoidosis, including tuberculosis. The close resemblence to tuberuculosis has led to speculation that sarcoidosis is due to an infectious organism. It is the formation of these granulomas and the resulting tissue damage caused by the cells within these granulomas that cause the symptoms of sarcoidosis.

26. Sarcoidosis - Suite101.com Offers information to assist to better manage sarcoidosis. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/sarcoidosis

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27. Sarcoidosis Hub A brief definition of sarcoidosis, followed by links to research programs, clinical trials, images and case reports. http://www.healthubs.com/sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder due to inflammation. Sarcoidosis was first identified over 100 years ago by Dr. J. Hutchinson (England) and Dr. C. Boeck (Norway). On this hub site, you will find reviewed and categorized links about sarcoidosis. Acne Allergy Antibiotics Antioxidants ... Wedding Overviews Pulmonary Sarcoidosis - by the University of Maryland Medicine. Sarcoidosis by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Sarcoidosis by American Lung Association Sarcoidosis from National Jewish Medical and Research Center Sarcoidosis from the Canadian Lung Association ... Sarcoidosis Facts and Information - by Jason R. Abbott Department of Radiology, Northern Kentucky University. Sarcoidosis by John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah A Disease Wrapped in Mystery - by Sarcoidosis Research Institute. Sarcoidosis from the American Liver Foundation Medical University of South Carolina Sarcoidosis Center Sarcoidosis by Janice Phillips Dutcher, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Treatment of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis with Pentoxifylline - a clinical study by NIH. Ocular Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis: A Primary Care Review - by Mark H. Belfer, D.O., and R. Wayne Stevens, M.D. St. Elizabeth Health Center Family Practice Residency, Youngstown, Ohio.

28. PinPoint Search Results For '$query' Provides general information on the disease, links to the delphi forum, chats, other sites and a page on actress/model Karen Duffy. http://sarcoidosis.netfirms.com

This site is hosted by Netfirms Web Hosting A Wealth of Information on Sarcoidosis™ W E L C O M E Website Contents About the Foundation Foundation Forum NEW! Information Page Karen Duffy Page Help Page Major Health Care News Page ... Pain Management Page Counters provided by The Sarcoidosis Family Foundation Visit Other Sarcoid Websites This Sarcoidosis Awareness Webring site is owned by Sarcoidosis Family Foundation Previous Skip Next Next 5 ... List Sites Want to join the ring? Click here This is an Award Winning Website for Excellence in Providing Sarcoid Information to Patients ©2003 Sarcoidosis Family Foundat All information believed to be accurate, however, it is not guaranteed. Free DHTML scripts provided by Dynamic Drive and Sarcoidosis Family Foundation

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30. Sarcoidosis This page contains information on sarcoidosis I gathered from the Web. Taken from numerous sites and boiled down to eliminate repitition. sarcoidosis http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mikespages/sarcoid.html

This page is broken down into sections made up of a series of frequently asked questions and the facts which most accurately answer them, according to all the information I could find. Just scroll down the page or use the links below to jump to the section you wish to read. In the event that this information does not answer your questions about sarcoidosis, try checking out the links at the bottom of the page. It is highly unlikely that I would be able to answer any of your questions in any way other than relating my experiences with the illness and its continuing treatment. For specific medical questions, always ask your physician! Several of the links below either are to support groups or are to sites which contain information about where to find support groups. Sarcoidosis: A Medical Mystery, Diagnosis by Elimination What is Sarcoidosis? What causes Sarcoidosis? Who gets Sarcoidosis? What are the syptoms of Sarcoidosis? ... Works consulted. What is Sarcoidosis? sarcoidosis sark oid Sarcoidosis (also known as sarcoid Granulomatous Disorders Title Top What causes Sarcoidosis?

31. SARCOIDOSIS WORLDWIDE SUPPORT GROUP And THE SARCOID BYTE Provides patients with tools to do their own research into their condition. Includes back issues of The Sarcoid Byte newsletter. Runs chat sessions and has a log of past chats. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/9139/index.html

var PUpage="76001080"; var PUprop="geocities"; Welcome! Please visit Kipy's Place http://community-2.webtv.net/Kipy1/KipysPlace/ http://groups.msn.com/SarcoidBuddies Purdon Sarcoidosis Web Site Research Directory PURDON SARCOIDOSIS WEB SITE RESEARCH DIRECTORY This web site directory was originally started by Gregory Purdon who died on June 18, 1997 waiting for a heart/lung transplant. Greg had a special way of touching each person he met with his unfailing humor and cheer. We recognize Greg's efforts and his undying spirit by keeping this web site list as an ongoing project in his honor. Greg's Memorial Page Please remember that although these sites have been chosen with great care as to their accuracy, nothing should ever take the place of your physician's advice. After all, we are simply Sarcoidosis patients like yourself. Always check any item out with your physician. By using this web site list, we hope that you EMPOWER yourself with KNOWLEDGE and learn to become a part of your own medical team. Click on any of the Highlighted words or URL's - Use your browser's 'BACK' button to return to this page Bookmark it or save it for future reference.

32. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 21, Ch. 288, Sarcoidosis Chapter 288. sarcoidosis. Topics. General. sarcoidosis occurs mainly in persons aged 20 to 40 yr and is most common in Northern Europeans and American blacks. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section21/chapter288/288a.jsp

33. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Sarcoidosis In Ch. 50 sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis is a disease in which abnormal collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) form in many organs of the body. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec04/ch050/ch050g.jsp

34. Facts About Sarcoidosis, NHLBI Publication for patients to read online. Includes descriptive information on tests with pictures of various sarcoid complications such as erythema nodosum on the legs. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/other/sarcoidosis/index.htm

HOME SITE INDEX CONTACT US TIPS ... Publications Facts About Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes inflammation of the body's tissues. Inflammation is a basic response of the body to injury and usually causes reddened skin, warmth, swelling, and pain. Inflammation from sarcoidosis is different. In sarcoidosis, the inflammation produces small lumps (also called nodules or granulomas) in the tissues. This fact sheet gives an overview of sarcoidosis. It tells who gets sarcoidosis, the disease's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and reviews some of the studies underway to learn more about the illness. In addidtion, it provides references to articles and support groups to contact for more information. The fact sheet also has special sections on diagnostic tests, the disease's effects on various organs, and commonly asked questions. The fact sheet closes with a glossary. 16 pages. NIH Publication No. 02-5060 You may obtain the document in following ways: View online (in formats below) [PDF document, 216 K

35. Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Dermatologic Masquerader - April 15, 2002 - American Fa Cutaneous sarcoidosis A Dermatologic Masquerader. Cutaneous sarcoidosis occurs in up to one third of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020415/1581.html

Advanced Search Cutaneous Sarcoidosis: A Dermatologic Masquerader RAJANI KATTA, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas A PDF version of this document is available. Download PDF now (4 pages / 356 KB). More information on using PDF files. S arcoidosis is a systemic disease that can involve almost any organ system. Infiltration with noncaseating granulomas is the hallmark of the disease, and it may result in various clinical manifestations. The underlying cause of sarcoidosis remains unknown. Although the disease can occur at any age, in persons of either gender, and in all races, older studies suggest that sarcoidosis more frequently affects persons who are of Scandinavian, Irish, or black descent. Cutaneous involvement occurs in 20 to 35 percent of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. Diagnosis Cutaneous involvement occurs in 20 to 35 percent of patients with systemic sarcoidosis and may occur without systemic involvement. Because lesions assume a vast array of morphologies, cutaneous sarcoidosis is known as one of the "great imitators" in dermatology. Involvement may be mild or severe, self-limited or chronic, and limited or wide-ranging in extent.

36. Sarcoidosis Links to disease descriptions, medical assistance and information, support resources and message boards. http://www.sblupus.org/sarcoid.html

Sarcoidosis AARDA Sarcoidosis American Family Physician Sarcoidosis American Family PhysicianSarcoidosisA Primary Care Review American Liver Foundation Sarcoidosis ... Yahoo! Diseases and Conditions Sarcoidosis For information about live chats for sarcoidosis, go to our chat information section. Return to the Resource List Go to Did you come to this page first? Check out our features on the Resource List and the Main Menu ! Also, visit our bookstore ! And please post on our Message Board Share your favorite links with us so we can add them to this page! E-mail us at sblc@silcom.com Tell us what you liked and didn't like about any links or our page in general. Fill out a Comment Card or e-mail us Find any BUGS on our pages? Something go to the wrong place, misspelled, out-of-date, or otherwise need fixing? Please let us know! Fill out a Bug Report Form or e-mail us. Thank you very much!!!

37. Sarcoidosis sarcoidosis is characterized by a persistent nodular inflammation of the involved tissues. Cause. The cause of sarcoidosis is still unknown. http://www.lung.ca/diseases/sarcoidosis.html

Pronounced sar-coy-dough-sis , it is a chronic condition that may affect almost any part of the body. Sarcoidosis is characterized by a persistent nodular inflammation of the involved tissues. Lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin, liver and spleen are most often involved, but almost any tissue or organ of the body may be affected. Cause The cause of sarcoidosis is still unknown. It was once thought to be a form of tuberculosis but this is now known not to be the case. Most evidence suggests that sarcoidosis represents a reaction of the body to some as yet unidentified environmental agent or agents. Viruses have been implicated, but definite proof is lacking. It is possible that people with sarcoidosis have a disorder of their immune mechanisms that makes them susceptible to the disease. In such a situation, it is postulated that the inhalation of some environmental agent stimulates the immune system to produce an inflammatory response as an attempt to rid the body of this inhaled triggering factor. This immune reaction in the tissues is responsible for creating the inflammatory nodules which characterize the condition known as sarcoidosis. Although sarcoidosis is characterized by the presence of nodular swellings in the involved tissues, there is no evidence to suggest that it is a malignant disease. Nevertheless, the inflammatory nodules of sarcoidosis can interfere with normal functioning of the involved tissues and organs.

38. Let's Breathe Promotes public awareness of sarcoidosis to educate patients, families and friends and the medical community. Includes clinical details, support groups, sarcoid links, newsletter and sarcoidosis related events worldwide. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/3513/

Welcome to the Let's Breathe - Sarcoidosis Page! The goal of this web site is: Promote public awareness of sarcoidosis to educate patients, families and friends and the medical community about sarcoidosis to provide friendship and support through group and e-mail When we are educated about this disease, this disease becomes less fearsome. Who Am I? My name is Brenda Harris. I was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis April, 1989. I remember the first time I heard about this disease. I was in the Doctor's office complaining of a cough. My doctor took a x-ray and looked grim and told me she thought I had Sarcoidosis. My first thought was give me some medication and let's get rid of this! I was to find out it wouldn't be that easy. The cough became a daily part of my life. I felt I had to do something about this disease. So I started Let's Breathe - Sarcoidosis Support Group , in January of 1991. Through the years that I have dealt with this disease, I have been from deep despair, to considering sarcoidosis as a gift of enlightment to educate the public. The Editorial What is Sarcoidosis?

39. Virtual Hospital: ElectricDiffuseLung: The Diagnosis Of Diffuse Lung Disease: Sa For Providers ElectricDiffuseLung The Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease. sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology. http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/radiology/DiffuseLung/Text/Sarcoidosis.html

For Providers ElectricDiffuseLung: The Diagnosis of Diffuse Lung Disease Sarcoidosis Jeffrey R. Galvin, M.D. and Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D. Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by Mosby Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology. [76, 77] As a consequence, the diagnosis of this syndrome is defined by the presence of characteristic clinical and radiographic data along with histologic evidence of noncaseating granuloma from biopsy material . The New York Academy of Science proposed the following definition in 1976 [78]: "Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology most commonly affecting young adults and presenting most frequently with bilateral lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration, and skin or eye lesions. The diagnosis is established most securely when clinicoradiographic findings are supported by histologic evidence of widespread noncaseating epithelioid cell granulomas in more than one organ..." It is important to recognize, however, that noncaseating granuloma are not diagnostic by themselves and may be seen with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, tuberculosis, fungal infections, and beryllium exposure. They may also be present in lymph nodes and fibrotic areas surrounding a malignancy. Sarcoidosis is a disease of young adults with the majority of cases presenting during the second to the fourth decade of life. [79] Patients who present after the age of 60 are rare (4%). Although the disease has a worldwide distribution, there is marked variation from one country to another. The highest apparent rates are in Scandinavia (64 per 100,000), whereas the disease is almost unheard of in Taiwan. [80] The prevalence in the United States is approximately 10 per 100,000. This estimate is probably low since a large percentage of those with sarcoidosis are asymptomatic and are only diagnosed on "screening" chest x-rays.

40. Virtual Hospital: University Of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: P Pulmonary Medicine sarcoidosis. Kevin See related Provider Topics Blood/Lymphatic System, Lungs and Breathing or sarcoidosis. See http://www.vh.org/adult/provider/familymedicine/FPHandbook/Chapter04/12-4.html

For Providers University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition, Chapter 4 Pulmonary Medicine: Sarcoidosis Kevin C. Doerschug, MD Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa College of Medicine Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by Mosby General . A diffuse inflammatory process of unknown cause leading to the formation of noncaseating granulomas, which may form in any organ. The lungs are the primary site of involvement with chest radiograph findings in 95% of those with sarcoidosis. Clinically Affects those 20 to 40 years of age but may occur at any age. Much more common in African-Americans and tends to be more severe in this group. Must differentiate from tuberculosis and fungal illnesses (histoplasmosis etc.), which may have a similar clinical appearance. Also must exclude carcinoma and lymphoma. Symptoms and signs are related to organ involved. Pulmonary manifestations include bilateral hilar adenopathy, dyspnea, reduced vital capacity, cough, pleural effusion and reduced diffusion capacity. Systemic manifestations include fever, erythema nodosum, infiltrative skin lesions, ocular involvement with uveitis (causes about 4% of uveitis).

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