Difference between revisions of "Sarcoidosis"
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*Granulomata, well-formed, non-necrotizing. | *[[Granulomata]], well-formed, non-necrotizing. | ||
**Negative for microorganisms with special stains ([[PAS-D]], [[GMS]], [[AFB]]). | **Negative for microorganisms with special stains ([[PAS-D]], [[GMS]], [[AFB]]). | ||
**Granulomata - interstitial location. | **Granulomata - interstitial location. | ||
Revision as of 15:14, 9 September 2011
Sarcoidosis is non-necrotizing granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. It classically associated with (pulmonary) hilar lymphadenopathy. It may be found in almost any organ, e.g. heart, appendix.
General
- Diagnosis of exclusion - infection must be excluded.
- Radiologic differential diagnosis includes carcinomatosis.[1]
Microscopic
Features:
- Granulomata, well-formed, non-necrotizing.
Image(s):
See also
References
- ↑ URL: http://www.radiologyassistant.nl/en/46b480a6e4bdc. Accessed on: 23 May 2010.