The Management of Sarcoidosis by the Primary Care Physician

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is an idiopathic granulomatous disease that may affect any organ. The varied manifestations of the disease may prompt patients with sarcoidosis to seek care from primary care physicians and subspecialists. This article outlines the approach to the evaluation and treatment of sarcoidosis by primary care physicians.

Keywords: Extrapulmonary, Pulmonary, Sarcoidosis, Treatment

Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston

Requests for reprints should be addressed to Marc A. Judson, MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine CSB-812, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425.

PII: S0002-9343(06)01188-0

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.07.047

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