Sarcoidosis
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Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the development and growth of tiny lumps of cells called granulomas. If these tiny granulomas grow and clump together in an organ, they can affect how the organ works, leading to the symptoms of sarcoidosis.[1] The granulomas can be found in almost any part of the body, but occur more commonly in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin, and liver.[1][2][3] Although no one is sure what causes sarcoidosis, it is thought by most scientists to be a disorder of the immune system.[3] The course of the disease varies from person to person. It often goes away on its own, but in some people symptoms of sarcoidosis may last a lifetime. For those who need treatment, anti-inflammatory medications can help.[2]
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An article from the eMedicine Journal provides information on sarcoidosis. You may need to register to view the article, but registration is free. Click here for the article.
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The MayoClinic.com provides information on sarcoidosis. Click here to read more.
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The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Sarcoidosis. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
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The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) has partnered with Inspire.com to launch an online community for people with rare diseases called The NORD Rare Disease Community. This community connects medical patients, family members, caregivers, and professionals. Click on The NORD Rare Disease Community to learn more.
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ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Sarcoidosis. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.
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The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) conducted a case-control etiologic study of sarcoidosis (ACCESS) to determine the cause of the condition as well as to examine socioeconomic variables and the clinical course of patients with sarcoidosis. To learn more about this study, click here.
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