Sarcoidosis: a comprehensive review and update for the dermatologist: part II. Extracutaneous disease

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 May;66(5):719.e1-10; quiz 729-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2012.02.003.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic, granulomatous disease with protean manifestations and variable prognosis. Because the skin can be the only organ in which the disease is recognized, dermatologists may be responsible for the care of sarcoidosis patients. Therefore, dermatologists should be cognizant of the disease's extracutaneous manifestations to assure appropriate evaluation and treatment. Part II of this review describes the diagnostic approach and management of the extracutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis*
  • Cardiomyopathies / pathology
  • Cardiomyopathies / therapy
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / pathology
  • Central Nervous System Diseases / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dermatology / education
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods
  • Education, Medical, Continuing
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Eye Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Eye Diseases / pathology
  • Eye Diseases / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases / pathology
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Male
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / pathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoidosis / pathology
  • Sarcoidosis / therapy