Download or read book Sarcoidosis Diagnosis Research and Therapy of a Granulomatous Disease written by Jelena Stojšić and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-14 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarcoidosis is a generalized, systemic, and specific granulomatous disease involving many organs and systems. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis is challenging, especially when mediastinal lymph nodes and lungs are not affected. The symptoms of sarcoidosis depend on its location. Differential diagnosis of sarcoidosis among the other specific granulomatous diseases is difficult, particularly with tuberculosis on biopsy. The etiology of sarcoidosis is still unknown, but this book offers insights and explanations. It also presents guidelines for treatment.
Download or read book Sarcoidosis and Granulomatosis written by Mohammad Hosein Motamedi and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-29 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarcoidosis is a multi-organ, granulomatous disease the etiology of which remains unknown. It is characterized by T-cell dysfunction and B-cell hyperactivity with increased local immune activity and inflammation that leads to the formation of noncaseating granulomas in the organs involved. The lung and lymphatic system are the most commonly affected organs, however virtually any organ may be affected. Other common sites of involvement include the skin, eye, central nervous system, and the heart. Patients may present different symptoms related to the disease stage and the specific organ involved. Sarcoidosis is a global disease, and its prevalence has increased twofold over the past years. Due to the clinical heterogeneity and variable diagnostic criteria in different countries, it is difficult to calculate the exact prevalence and incidence of sarcoidosis. Age, sex, race, and geographic origin significantly influence the incidence of sarcoidosis. The book at hand seeks to assess the current diagnostic techniques, imaging techniques, differential diagnosis of this disease, as well as other granulomatous diseases mimicking sarcoidosis.
Download or read book The Granulomatous Disorders written by D. Geraint James and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-09-09 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative account of the granulomatous disorders provides a comprehensive overview of this complex group of diseases. Collectively, these disorders can present a bewildering array of symptoms, affecting all the body systems. This volume takes full account of recent advances in our knowledge of the molecular biology and immunology of these disorders, and casts fresh light on their diagnosis and treatment. This timely publication is organised to include chapters focused on causative agents and those addressing affected body systems. Highly illustrated throughout, including numerous colour plates, it encompasses and integrates the very latest science, pathology and practical clinical advice. Compiled by international authorities with chapters which combine the expertise of both a pathologist and clinician, it is sure to become an essential source of reference for a very wide readership including infectious disease specialists, immunologists, pathologists, radiologists, ophthalmologists and general physicians.
Download or read book Diffuse Lung Disease written by Robert P. Baughman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interstitial lung diseases comprise a significant part of any respiratory medicine practice. This timely second edition of Diffuse Lung Disease is a practical clinically-oriented resource, covering all the major advances in diagnostic techniques and therapies. Authored by world authorities in the field, this book provides clear and specific recommendations for the management of all forms of interstitial lung diseases. This book is divided into two sections. The first section addresses the general aspects of diagnosis and management, including clinical approach, radiographic approach, physiological changes, and classification. The second section details each individual form of interstitial lung disease. Organized in an easy to follow format, each disease specific chapter includes tables outlining diagnostic approach, differential diagnosis, disease monitoring, and treatment. Illustrative cases, replete with high quality HRCT images, bring an added dimension to this outstanding book.
Download or read book Sarcoidosis written by Michael R. Connor and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory granulomatous disease of unknown origin, with a wide variety of imaging features. The organs most commonly involved are the lungs, eyes, and skin. The characteristic histologic lesion, a non-caseating granuloma, has been described as affecting all organ systems. In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the diagnosis, epidemiology and treatment options for sarcoidosis. Topics include recent advances in the immunogenetics of sarcoidosis; nodular sarcoidosis; pulmonary hypertension associated with sarcoidosis; nuclear medicine imaging in the diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis and an experimental model of sarcoidosis using Kveim tissue.
Download or read book Sarcoidosis written by Donald N Mitchell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-02-24 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2013 Sarcoidosis represents a major challenge for physicians—not just in respiratory medicine, but across a range of specialties. This book, with a multidisciplinary authorship of the highest standard, presents the most up-to-date thinking on all aspects of the condition, from epidemiology to clinical manifestations and treatment options. Full coverage is given to both respiratory and non-respiratory aspects. The basic science that underlies the disease and its progression is evaluated in detail, and placed into its correct clinical context. Possible future advances are covered in a concluding section. The editors—all leading figures in the field with international reputations—have compiled the definitive work on the subject in a single volume. The book is fully comprehensive and evidence based and will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of all whose practice involves the care and treatment of patients with sarcoidosis.
Download or read book A Study of Sarcoidosis written by Warfield Theobald Longcope and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Clinician s Pearls Myths in Rheumatology written by John H. Stone and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-03 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Important strides have been made in understanding the pathophysiologic basis of many inflammatory conditions in recent years, but rheumatology remains a discipline in which diagnosis is rooted in the medical history skillfully extracted from the patient, the careful physical examination, and the discriminating use of laboratory tests and imaging. Moreover, selection of the most appropriate therapy for patients with rheumatic diseases also remains heavily reliant upon clinical experience. Medical disciplines such as rheumatology that depend significantly upon clinical wisdom are prone to the development of systems of ‘Pearls’ and ‘Myths,’ related to the diseases they call their own, a ‘Pearl’ being a nugget of truth about the diagnosis or treatment of a particular disease that has been gained by dint of clinical experience and a ‘Myth’ being a commonly held belief that influences the practice of many clinicians – but is false. This book will pool together the clinical wisdom of seasoned, expert rheumatologists who participate in the care of patients with autoimmune diseases, systemic inflammatory disorders, and all other rheumatic conditions.
Download or read book Clinical Manifestations Pathophysiology Diagnostic Methods Imaging and Intervention in Sarcoidosis written by Ali Nawaz Khan and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown etiology that is characterised by noncaseous epithelioid cell granulomas, which may affect almost any organ in the body. Intrathoracic involvement is common and accounts for most of the morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. The diagnosis is based on the total exclusion of other granulomatous disorders. The organs that are commonly involved are the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, spleen, skin, and eyes; these organs can be involved individually or in combination. The correlation of the clinical, radiological features along with the pathologic finding of non-caseating epithelioid cell granulomas is vital to establish the diagnosis. There is no single precise cause attributed to the causation of this disease. Genetic factors are suspected, due to the observation that racial groups such as African Americans, West Indians and Asians have a higher prevalence of sarcoidosis. Familial sarcoidosis is well-known, which may be attributed to genetic factors or the sharing of a similar environment. Environmental factors may also play a role by involving the uptake and processing of unknown antigens by the respiratory system. Occasional patients with sarcoidosis have an association with primary biliary cirrhosis, where the granulomas in both diseases look similar. Patients receiving treatment with anti-retroviral therapy or interferon alpha might have pulmonary granulomas as in HIV-infected patients and leukemia patients retrospectively. Sarcoidosis is more prevalent and is a more severe disease in blacks in the United States of America. Two-thirds of patients with sarcoidosis resolve spontaneously without specific treatment. Therapeutic measures, when required, rely on immune suppression. As the symptoms are varied in sarcoidosis, the differential diagnosis includes most non-specific systemic disorders. A chest radiograph (CXR) is usually the first diagnostic imaging study in patients with respiratory symptoms. A CXR is a non-invasive modality, widely available, easy to interpret and when correlated with the clinical findings, may be the only imaging required to diagnose pulmonary sarcoidosis. A CXR is also the most commonly used imaging technique for follow-up in patients with established diagnosis, and is reproducible and cost efficient. Conventional chest radiography, however, has its limitations. While it may be normal in 5-10% of patients with established sarcoidosis, in 25-30% of patients, the radiologic changes are nonspecific or atypical reducing the plain film sensitivity. In such cases, High-Resolution CT (HRCT) is useful in clarifying the diagnosis providing crucial information on the extent of the disease. Furthermore, HRCT, unlike a plain radiograph, can readily differentiate active inflammation from irreversible fibrosis.
Download or read book Clinical Focus Series Lesions of Sarcoidosis written by Om P Sharma and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue, called granulomas, to develop in the organs of the body. It most often affects the lungs and skin. Typical symptoms include tender, red bumps on the skin, shortness of breath and a persistent cough. There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but the condition often improves without treatment within a few months or years. Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect about 1 in every 10,000 people in the UK (NHS Choices). Part of the Clinical Focus Series, this book provides trainees with an overview of this complex condition. Beginning with an introduction and guidance on recognising pulmonary granulomas, the following chapters provide in depth coverage of numerous common lesions, describing their history, clinical features, differential diagnosis and treatment. Presented in an easy to read format, this useful reference includes clinical photographs, CT scans and X-rays, histological pictures and tables to enhance learning. Key points Provides practical overview of lesions of sarcoidosis Covers numerous common lesions, their history, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment Presented in easy to read format, with problem solving approach Includes clinical photographs, CT Scans, X-rays, histological pictures and tables
Download or read book Diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis written by Ying Zhou and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases of the Lung written by Barry L. Fanburg and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sarcoidosis written by Robert Phillip Baughman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a quick, expert overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and management of pulmonary and extra pulmonary sarcoidosis with this concise, practical resource. Drs. Robert B. Baughman and Dominique Valeyre fully cover the recent advances in various aspects of this disease, including new genetic studies and new diagnostic techniques. It’s an ideal resource for pulmonologists and respiratory medicine specialists, as well as primary care physicians and pulmonary/respiratory care nurses. Provides a comprehensive discussion of the various facets of sarcoidosis, including common manifestations of the lung, skin, and eyes, as well as other important aspects such as cardiac and neurologic disease. Covers newer diagnostic techniques for the lungs and elsewhere in the body, each discussed in detail and compared to older diagnostic techniques. Discusses treatment options including anti-inflammatory drugs, and management of other aspects of the disease, such as pulmonary hypertension, fatigue, and small fiber neuropathy. Consolidates today’s available information and experience in this important area into one convenient resource.
Download or read book Intraocular Inflammation written by Manfred Zierhut and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 1530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-structured and lavishly illustrated book is a comprehensive reference on intraocular inflammation that encompasses all anatomic forms, settings and etiologies. Individual sections are devoted to uveitis associated with systemic disorders, uveitis syndromes restricted to the eye, bacterial uveitis, viral uveitis, fungal uveitis, parasitic uveitis, uveitis caused by other microbes, traumatic uveitis, and masquerade syndromes. Chapters on the different forms of uveitis are in a homogeneous reader-friendly format, with identification of core messages, explanation of etiology and pathogenesis, up-to-date information on diagnostics and differential diagnosis and guidance on the most appropriate forms of treatment and prognosis. Helpful flow charts are included to assist in identification of potential underlying disorders and the reader will also have online access to one hundred informative case reports demonstrating the different courses of intraocular inflammation. The authors are world experts keen to share their vast experience with the reader. Intraocular Inflammation will be a valuable resource for all physicians who deal with patients with inflammatory eye disease.
Download or read book Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Diseases written by David Geraint James and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1994-01-27 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, up-to-date resource closely examines all aspects of sarcoidosis, its differential diagnosis, and each of the diseases that mimic it-providing the clinical, laboratory, and experimental perspectives of the world's most distinguished authorities.
Download or read book Sarcoidosis An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine E Book written by Robert Phillip Baughman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-01-29 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. Robert P. Baughman, Elyse E. Lower, and Marc A. Judson bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Sarcoidosis. Top experts in the field discuss the role of bronchoscopy in diagnosis of sarcoidosis; monitoring pulmonary sarcoidosis; ocular sarcoidosis; biomarkers in sarcoidosis; cutaneous sarcoidosis; neurologic sarcoidosis; and more. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension; predictors of mortality from sarcoidosis; hematologic manifestations of sarcoidosis; quality of life; anti-inflammatory therapy for sarcoidosis; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on sarcoidosis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders written by David Geraint James and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise reference offers expert diagnostic and treatment information. Topics covered include background history; clinical, radiologic and histologic features; differential diagnosis; immunology; markers of activity; epidemiology; and etiology.
