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Sarcoidosis (or sarcoid) is an immune system disorder characterised by non-necrotising granulomas (small inflammatory nodules). Virtually any organ can be affected, however, granulomas most often appear in the lungs () or the lymph nodes (). Symptoms can occasionally appear suddenly but more often than not appear gradually. When viewing X-rays of the lungs, sarcoidosis can have the appearance of tuberculosis or lymphoma.
Epidemiology
Sarcoidosis occurs throughout the world in any race. It is more commonly seen in people of African descent than Caucasians, primarily people of northern European descent in the latter case. Pulmonary involvement is the most common presentation of sarcoidosis, but it can manifest in any organ.
Signs and symptoms
Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease that can affect any organ. Common symptoms are vague, such as fatigue unchanged by sleep, lack of energy, aches and pains, arthralgia, dry eyes, blurry vision, shortness of breath, a dry hacking cough or skin lesions. The cutaneous symptoms are protean, and range from rashes and noduli (small bumps) to erythema nodosum or lupus pernio. More on [ Sarcoidosis ]
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Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research - Non-profit organisation dedicated to finding a cure. Includes disease information, research news, and details of awareness programs.
Meta Description: [ Leading organization dedicated to improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease. Features: Ask the Sarcoidosis Expert, translated research findings and disease updates. ]
General Practice Notebook: Sarcoidosis - Description of the disease with clinically-oriented information.
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Life and Breath Foundation: In Search of a Cure for Sarcoidosis - Through its fundraising and educational activities, this foundation is committed to the research of sarcoidosis in the hope of finding a cure.
MEDLINEplus: Sarcoidosis - Links to information and overviews on the disease from several reputable sources such as the American Lung Association, as well as links to current clinical drug trials and research being conducted.
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MUSC Sarcoidosis Center - The Medical University of South Carolina (USA) Sarcoidosis Centre evaluates and provides treatment plans to patients who are referred by physicians throughout the state. Site also has disease description, appointment information, breaking news, physician directory, clinical trials, and other relevant information.
National Institutes of Health: Sarcoidosis - Publication for patients to read online. Includes descriptive information on tests with pictures of various sarcoid complications such as erythema nodosum on the legs.
National Sarcoidosis Resource Center - US-based organisation disseminating sarcoidosis news and information worldwide. Includes newsletter, images, resource guide, support group and order form for purchasing videos, books and sarcoidosis awareness ribbons.
Meta Description: [ National Sarcoidosis Resource Center, the Global place for Sarcoidosis news and information. ]
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Neurosarcoidosis - A detailed guide to this rare manifestation of sarcoidosis. Includes forum, support group, links, tests, medications and detailed information on this rare disease.
PulmonologyChannel: Sarcoidosis - Quite detailed information on the disease, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of sarcoid, as well as a Find a Pulmonologist feature and links to more detailed information.
Meta Description: [ Sarcoidosis is a common and multisystemic disease that can affect a variety of organs, most often in the pulmonary system. It is characterized by the formation of what are known as granulomas - small, granular inflammatory lesions. The way in which the disease presents varies remarkably. In some... ]
SarcInfo.com - Contains articles, links to medical journals, and a support forum.
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Sarcoid Connection - Provides information and support. ICQ user list, chatroom, stories, poems, pictures, recipes, health tips, and inspirational messages. Also offers a support group in Bath-Brunswick, Maine, United States.
Sarcoid Life - A non-profit organization dedicated to educating people, providing support networks, providing and supporting research and to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and related auto immune diseases.
Meta Description: [ Sarcoid Life offers the only up-to-date directory of US based Sarcoidosis Support Groups on-line. ]
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Sarcoidosis - An extensive list of links from disease information to medical articles. Includes case studies and may be of particular assistance to physicians or those seeking more clinical information.
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Sarcoidosis - General information on sarcoidosis and some of its manifestations.
Sarcoidosis Center - Hosted by a pulmonologist whose main interest is sarcoidosis, this site is designed for both patient and physician with an aim to link the sarcoid community for improved communication to share resources and knowledge. Features detailed explanations of sarcoidosis, references, FAQ, literature, names and address for medical and emotional support, as well as relevant internet links.
Sarcoidosis Family Foundation - Provides general information on the disease, links to the delphi forum, chats, other sites and a page on actress/model Karen Duffy.
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Sarcoidosis, Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - The official journal of the World Association of Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders (WASOG). Includes information on sarcoidosis, the first annual conference, and details of the bi-yearly journal.
Sarcoidosis: A Medical Mystery - Information on the disease, statistics, tests and medications, with a personal touch from the author on how it affected her life. Site also has support group and links to other resources.
Meta Description: [ Sarcoidosis is a relatively rare autoimmune disease that
can affect the skin, lungs, heart, brain and nervous system, eyes and other organs. Although the disease was first recognized about 100 years ago, little is known
about what causes it and there is no cure. ]
Sarcoidosis: A Primary Care Review - Information on the illness including images of lupus pernio, erythema nodosum, and chest imaging. Article by Mark H. Belfer, and R. Wayne Stevens of St. Elizabeth Health Center Family Practice Residency, Youngstown, Ohio. Also has list of references and a printable fact sheet.
Suite 101 - Offers information to assist to better manage sarcoidosis.
Meta Description: [ Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory, multisystem disease that can affect any part of the body, often imitating other conditions and baffling consumers and physicians, alike. ]
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