81. Sarcoidosis sarcoidosis is a disease that usually strikes in the lungs, although other organs, the skin, the lymph nodes, the heart, the spleen, the liver, the pancreas http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/sarcoidosis.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Sarcoidosis Dr Badal Pal , consultant rheumatologist What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease that usually strikes in the lungs, although other organs, the skin, the lymph nodes, the heart, the spleen, the liver, the pancreas, the eyes, and the nervous system may also be involved. It is a disease of the connective tissue which is accompanied by an increase of calcium in the blood. The cause is unknown but it could be connected to environmental factors and there is a slight risk that it is hereditary. The disease usually resolves itself spontaneously. It strikes men and women equally between the ages of 20 and 50. What are the symptoms of sarcoidosis?

82. Sarcoidosis Home. sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis is due to an abnormality in the way that the immune system functions. Many of these granulomas are formed in sarcoidosis. http://www.animatedmedical.com/Sarcoid/sarcoid.html

Home Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is due to an abnormality in the way that the immune system functions. The immune system is very complex and serves to protect the body from germs and other foreign substances. It is made up of many different types of cells that perform different duties. Let's start with the basic structure of a cell, shown on the left . The cell is microscopic in size and is composed of a nucleus and cytoplasm. The nucleus contains DNA, which forms the genes, and tells the cell what to do. The cytoplasm contains the machinery of the cell and carries out the functions that the cell is responsible for. Although the immune system contains a variety of cells, those that are involved in sarcoidosis are described below: Helper T-Lymphocytes Their job is to "tag" invading germs with special chemical substances so that the other cells of the immune system can easily recognize those germs and destroy them. Histiocytes They eat germs that are tagged by the Helper T-Lymphocytes. Giant Cells They are formed by the fusion of many histiocytes. Their job is to eat germs or other substances that are too big to be eaten by individual histiocytes.

83. "On-line ATLAS" Tattoo sarcoidosis. Small lumps along the lines of a tattoo due to granulomatous infiltration. icn81.jpg (5139 byte). This case is http://www.archrheumatol.net/atlas/case81.htm

Tattoo Sarcoidosis Small lumps along the lines of a tattoo due to granulomatous infiltration. This case is reported on the On-line Archives of Rheumatology

84. Sarcoidosis sarcoidosis. What is sarcoidosis? The disease also can affect the liver, skin, heart, nervous system and kidneys. No one yet knows what causes sarcoidosis. http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbsarcoi.htm

SARCOIDOSIS What is sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can appear in almost any body organ, but most often starts in the lungs or lymph nodes. The disease also can affect the liver, skin, heart, nervous system and kidneys. No one yet knows what causes sarcoidosis. It can appear suddenly and then disappear. Or it can develop gradually and produce symptoms that come and go, sometimes for a lifetime. As sarcoidosis progresses, small lumpsgranulomasappear in affected tissues. While these granulomas frequently clear up, with or without treatment, sometimes they do not heal. In these cases, the tissues tend to remain inflamed and become scarred (fibrotic). What are the symptoms of sarcoidosis? Generally, shortness of breath and a cough that will not go away are among the first symptoms of sarcoidosis. The disease also can show up suddenly with the appearance of skin rashes. Red bumps on the face, arms or shins and inflammation of the eyes also are common symptoms. It is not unusual, however, for sarcoidosis symptoms to be more general: weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, fever or an overall feeling of ill health. Patients can have symptoms related to the specific organ affected, they can have only general symptoms or they can be without any symptoms whatsoever. Symptoms can vary according to how long the illness has been under way, where the granulomas are forming, how much tissue has become affected and whether the granulomatous process is still active.

85. Clinical Trial: Treatment Of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis With Pentoxifylline Treatment of Pulmonary sarcoidosis with Pentoxifylline. In sarcoidosis granulomas can form in various organs (primarily lung) which can lead to its dysfunction. http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00001877?order=35

86. Understanding Sarcoidosis Understanding sarcoidosis, symptoms of sarcoidosis, clinical manifestations of sarcoidosis, diagonsis, prognosis and treatment options. http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/Sarcoidosis.htm

Physicians Listings Breast Feeding Advanced Directives Alcohol Addiction ... Year End Tax Strategies U nderstanding S arcoidosis What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ in the body. It most commonly starts in the lungs or lymph nodes. Although no one knows exactly what causes sarcoidosis, it is clear that the disease is characterized by the formation of granulomas which are small collections of tissue and inflammatory cells. Granulomas collect in various organs of the body and can lead to chronic inflammation and scarring. Sarcoidosis and African American Women Sarcoidosis is a relatively common disease affecting people of all ages and sexes. It usually affects people between the ages of 20 and 40, but it can occur in children and in the elderly. In the United States, sarcoidosis is approximately 10-15 times

87. This Sarcoidosis Awareness Webring Site Is Owned By MUSC This multidisciplinary center has been established at the Medical University of South Carolina for the purpose of evaluating sarcoidosis patients who are http://www.muschealth.com/sarcoidosis/page1.htm

Home What is Sarcoidosis? Online Discussion ... Publications T his multidisciplinary center has been established at the Medical University of South Carolina for the purpose of evaluating sarcoidosis patients who are referred by physicians throughout the state. Clinicians in the Sarcoidosis Clinical Center then suggest a treatment plan for the patients to follow in their hometown under the supervision of their referring physician. One of the major advantages of the center is that the patient can be seen during a single visit by all subspecialists involved in the treatment plan. The director of the Sarcoidosis Clinical Center is Marc A. Judson, M.D. Professor of Medicine in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at MUSC. This Sarcoidosis Awareness Webring site is owned by MUSC Sarcoidosis Center Previous Skip Next Next 5 ... List Sites Want to join the ring? Click here This page has been visited times since April 09, 2001 home appointment request breaking news health information ... contact us Any questions or concerns please email the webmaster Please take the time to read our

88. What Is Sarcoidosis? What is sarcoidosis? sarcoidosis is a disease that can affect any organ in the body. The lung is the most common organ involved with sarcoidosis. http://www.muschealth.com/sarcoidosis/whatis.htm

Home What is Sarcoidosis? Online Discussion ... Publications What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a disease that can affect any organ in the body. The lung is the most common organ involved with sarcoidosis. The eyes, skin, and lymph glands are also commonly involved. Sarcoidosis can also affect the liver, spleen, brain, nerves, heart, bones, muscles, and joints. Sarcoidosis can also cause generalized body symptoms such as fever, weight loss, night sweats, and fatigue. The symptoms caused by sarcoidosis depend on which organs are involved. For example, a sarcoidosis patient with lung involvement may experience symptoms of shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and wheezing. A patient with eye involvement from sarcoidosis would be expected to experience eye symptoms such as visual disturbances, pain, or redness in the eyes. Sarcoidosis affects various organs of the body by causing a specific reaction in body tissues called granulomas. Granulomas can only be seen under the microscope when a body tissue that is affected by sarcoidosis is biopsied. The cause of sarcoidosis is unknown. Various theories about the cause of sarcoidosis have been proposed over the century. However, none of them has been proven. Proposed causes of sarcoidosis have included occupational exposures, environmental exposures, viruses, tuberculosis, other infectious agents, and genetic causes (related to heredity). Presently the National Institute of Health is conducting a multicenter study at ten clinical centers around the United States in order to determine the cause of sarcoidosis. The Medical University of South Carolina is one of the ten centers participating in this study.

89. Sarcoidosis sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis. A layperson s guide to sarcoidosis. It provides information about who gets sarcoidosis, symptoms, diagnosis and management etc. http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0036202L0036202.html

low graphics Sarcoidosis broader: Lymphoproliferative Disorders other: Agammaglobulinemia Infectious Mononucleosis Leukemia, Hairy Cell Leukemia, Lymphocytic ... Sarcoidosis A layperson's guide to sarcoidosis. It provides information about who gets sarcoidosis, symptoms, diagnosis and management etc. Published in 1995 by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the US National Institutes of Health. Sarcoidosis Patient Education Handout [Publication Type] Sarcoidosis Research Institute The US based Sarcoidosis Research Institute is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to increasing knowledge of sarcoidosis. This site provides information about the Institute, descriptions of the disease including a definition, epidemiology, clinical features, organ involvement, therapy, and a booklet for patients. Also provided are contact details of other research institutes, key names and addresses, events, and links to related resources. United States Sarcoidosis Organizations, Nonprofit Charities ... Lung disease and related diseases at ALA A collection of short documents describing lung diseases, aimed at the general public, including information on: Tuberculosis, Sarcoidosis, Pneumonia, Influenza (flu), Lung Cancer, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, HIV/AIDS related opportunistic infection and A1AD Related Emphysema. Published on the Web by the American Lung Association. Tuberculosis Sarcoidosis Pneumonia Patient Education ... What is sarcoidosis?

90. Sarcoidosis Információs Oldal, Betegfórum, - Konstrukció Alatt - X3.hu http://free.x3.hu/sarcoidosis/

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91. Sarcoidosis - American Lung Association Site sarcoidosis. ABOUT sarcoidosis sarcoidosis is a disease due to inflammation. WHAT CAUSES sarcoidosis? No one yet knows what causes sarcoidosis. http://www.lungusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35766

92. Sarcoidosis Fact Sheet - American Lung Association Site sarcoidosis Fact Sheet. sarcoidosis, a persistent mystery disease, can attack any organ of the body in any location but is most frequently found in the lungs. http://www.lungusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35768

93. Sarcoidosis Subscribe now . sarcoidosis. Q The reason I am writing is to ask you if you would please consider doing an article about sarcoidosis. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/934308441.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: By keywords: Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Sarcoidosis Q: The reason I am writing is to ask you if you would please consider doing an article about sarcoidosis. I think the American public is not aware of the signs and symptoms of this terrible disease which I suffer from. A: Sarcoidosis is a strange disease in which chronic sites of inflammation called "granulomas" can occur in any organ in the body. The cause of sarcoidosis or what triggers this inflammation is not known. It can affect any age or race group, but is more frequent in people under 40, African-Americans, and in women. Symptoms may be very nonspecific, such as fatigue, weakness, poor appetite, fever and sweats. The lungs are the most frequently affected organ, and up to 90% of patients with sarcoidosis have pulmonary involvement. Cough, wheezing or shortness of breath may be the first clues of the disease, and the chest X-ray will show enlarged lymph nodes and/or streaking of the lung tissue. The heart, skin, liver, nervous system, joints, and eyes are other common locations of sarcoid. Many patients do not require specific treatment, but simple, close observation. About 50% of patients with lung involvement get better on their own. Some patients do require treatment with steroids.

94. ALF - LEARN ABOUT LUNG HEALTH sarcoidosis. What is sarcoidosis? sarcoidosis is one of the group of conditions known as the Granulomatous Disorders . What causes sarcoidosis? http://www.lungnet.org.au/Fact Sheets/sarcoidosis-health.html

Sarcoidosis What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is one of the group of conditions known as the "Granulomatous Disorders". In these conditions, small inflammatory nodules or granulomas form in affected tissues. The term granuloma comes from a Latin word meaning little grain or granule. Granulomas are groups of immune cells which are normally part of the body's defence system in illnesses such as tuberculosis and leprosy. Sarcoidosis, however, does not seem to be an infection and it is not known why these granulomas form. Sarcoidosis (also known as sarcoid) mainly occurs in the lungs and in the lymph glands inside the chest. Lymph glands elsewhere in the body such as in the neck and in the armpits may also be involved. Sarcoidosis can involve any other organ or tissue in the body including the salivary glands, liver, eyes and skin. What causes Sarcoidosis? The cause is not known. We do, however, know that it is not a cancer or any other sort of malignant tumour. Some doctors believe that Sarcoidosis is an allergy or a reaction to an infection. Other theories include exposure to pine pollen and various fumes and dusts. None of these theories have been proven. Who gets Sarcoidosis?

95. Home Page Of Dr.O.P.Sharma Dr.Sharma and sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis A Multisystem Disease. In 1877, this English physician was the first to describe sarcoidosis. http://www-hsc.usc.edu/~osharma/

O.P.Sharma, M.D. Professor of Medicine, LAC+USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 90033 Dr.Sharma and Sarcoidosis Link to USC Health Sciences USC CARE Profile Questions or comments? Please send E-mail to osharma@hsc.usc.edu Dr.Sharma and Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis: A Multisystem Disease As Om P. Sharma, M.D., studies the lung X-ray on his wall, a face from another time and place stares intently at him. The face belongs to Jonathan Hutchinson, M.D., captured forever in a 1890 drawing by Leslie Ward, a.k.a. "Spy," who, more than a century ago, created caricatures of famous physicians for the English society magazine, Vanity Fair. Dr. Sharma, professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and sarcoidosis specialist, has an extensive collection of "Spy" portraits on display in his office. The caricature of Hutchinson holds a prominent position on his wall. In 1877, this English physician was the first to describe sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis, as defined in 1976 by the Seventh International Conference on Sarcoidosis, is a "multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology, most commonly affecting young adults and presenting most frequently with bilateral hilar Iymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration and skin or eye lesions." Three to 5 percent of sarcoidosis cases result in morbidity due to pulmonary fibrosis, cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure, neurological involvement and blindness. Although most physicians, radiologists, pathologists and immunologists encounter sarcoidosis at some point in their practice, this commonplace disease remains primarily in the pulmonary physician's domain, as 90 percent of sarcoidosis patients have lung involvement. Because sarcoidosis mimics tuberculosis, lymphoma and other diseases, Dr. Sharma often receives requests for second opinions from pulmonary physicians, as well as ophthalmologists and dermatologists, to clarify the diagnosis.

96. ClinMed NetPrints -- Clinmed/2002080004v1 Eye Conditions sarcoidosis EyeMDLink.comLast Updated 9/25/2001. sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition of unknown etiology (cause) which may affect virtually any part of the body. http://clinmed.netprints.org/cgi/content/full/2002080004

HOME HELP FEEDBACK EMAIL ALERTS ... SEARCH Warning: This article has not yet been accepted for publication by a peer reviewed journal. It is presented here mainly for the benefit of fellow researchers. Casual readers should not act on its findings, and journalists should be wary of reporting them. Abstract of this Article Respond to this article Read other responses to this article Similar articles found in: ClinMed NetPrints Search PubMed for articles by: Marshall, T. G. Marshall, F. E. Download to Citation Manager Collections under which this article appears: CLINICAL: Molecular Medicine Rheumatology: Other Rheumatology Respiratory Medicine: Other respiratory medicine NON-CLINICAL: Basic sciences clinmed/2002080004v1 (August 22, 2002) Remission in Sarcoidosis Authors: Trevor G. Marshall, Ph.D., Yarc Inc., Thousand Oaks, California, trevor.m@yarcrip.com Frances E.(Liz) Marshall, Grad. Dipl. Pharm, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, California, liz.m@yarcrip.com Address for Correspondence: Frances E Marshall, 3423 Hill Canyon Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, phone (805)492-3693 FAX:(707)897-8687 18 August 2002 (revision 1.31)

97. Discussion This forum is for victims of sarcoidosis and their family. sarcoidosis FRUSTRATION, 7, 3/11/04 859 am by Oliviataolcom, MZBIGGREDD. http://pub48.ezboard.com/fsarcoidosisfriendsandfamilyfrm1

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98. Sarcoidosis - British Association Of Dermatologists sarcoidosis. This is a rare disorder which can cause inflammation in various organs of the body. The Treatment of sarcoidosis. If http://www.bad.org.uk/patients/disease/sarcoidosis/

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100. Sarcoidosis , UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, US A comprehensive resource describing the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of sarcoidosis from the health care experts at the University of Pittsburgh http://sarcoidosis.upmc.com/

Home Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that may affect many different parts of the body. Small round spots, called granulomas, form in various organs. The spots hinder normal functioning of those organs. The lungs are the most commonly affected organs. Granulomas in the lung leave less space for the air exchange that needs to take place. This can cause the lungs to stiffen. Other commonly affected organs are the skin, eyes, liver, and lymph nodes. Overview Diagnosis Treatment Options Research ... Contact UPMC Supplemental content provided by HealthGate Data Corp Terms and Conditions

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