Sarcoidosis   

Questions discussed in this category



If not, are there any serum or CSF tests you consider to be helpful?

Is a biopsy or EMG helpful in confirming the etiology? What is the best treatment for sarcoid neuropathy?

Specifically, do you check for any of these: ACE, Vitamin D 1,25, serum lysozyme, soluble IL2 or Adenosine deaminase levels?

Patient with alcoholism referred to rheumatology for elevated ACE level in the setting of new onset mild sensory peripheral neuropathy on nerve conduc...

Do you use biomarkers or PET scanning to stratify patients who may benefit most from therapy?

Do you treat with only an IV steroid pulse or do you use an oral steroid taper as well? How long of a taper do you typically use?

Lymph node biopsy with non-caseating granulomas and other etiologies (malignancy, infection, vasculitis) ruled out. 


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