The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 120, Issue 5 , Pages 403-407, May 2007

The Management of Sarcoidosis by the Primary Care Physician

  • Marc A. Judson, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests 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.

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

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

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PII: S0002-9343(06)01188-0

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2006.07.047

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 120, Issue 5 , Pages 403-407, May 2007

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