Aspectos tomográficos e anatomopatológicos da sarcoidose pulmonar

Melo, Alessandro Severo Alves de; Marchiori, Edson; Capone, Domênico

doi:10.1590/s0100-39842011000400006

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“…It has variable presentation, progression and prognosis, with pulmonary manifestations present in up to 90% of patients, of which 20% to 25% develop permanent functional impairment. In addition to the lung, it can affect any part of the body (MELLO; MARCHIORE; CAPONE, 2011). Also known as Boesnier-Boeck-Schaumann disease, it is known that most patients, at the time of diagnosis, are aged between 20 and 60 years.…”

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Sarcoidosis, a Diagnostic Challenge Case Report

Soares¹,

Torquato²,

Marinho³

et al. 2022

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Introduction: Sarcoidosis is defined as a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown cause. It affects the lung in 90% of cases, but it can affect any part of the body. It can be self-limiting or chronic, with progression to terminal fibrosis. Its diagnosis is based on the compatible clinical-radiological correlation, in addition to the histopathological finding of non-caseating granuloma. Objective: To report a case of sarcoidosis from initial suspicion to diagnostic confirmation and treatment. Description of case: This is a male patient with a dry, dragging cough and unintentional weight loss. After investigation, diagnosis was made. Conclusion: Because it is a disease with diverse symptoms, including asymptomatic individuals or with unspecific symptoms, diagnosis is a challenge in clinical practice. The prognosis is usually favorable, but up to 25% of patients develop severe disability. Therefore, it becomes evident the importance of an early diagnosis for adequate management and continuous and multidisciplinary follow-up to avoid a chronic course. The prognosis is usually favorable, but up to 25% of patients develop severe disability. Therefore, it becomes evident the importance of an early diagnosis for adequate management and continuous and multidisciplinary followup to avoid a chronic and progressive course of the disease.

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