Sarcoidosis in a 65-year-old woman presenting with a lung mass and pericardial effusion: a case report

Sarcoidosis in a 65-year-old woman presenting with a lung mass and pericardial effusion: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Sarcoidosis is a multi-systemic disorder of unknown origin and most commonly affects the lungs. Diagnosis relies on the presence of non-caseating granulomas on histologic specimens. In high-resolution computed tomography, the most...

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Main Authors: Margaritopoulos George A, Proklou Athanasia, Lagoudaki Eleni, Voloudaki Argiro, Siafakas Nikos M, Antoniou Katerina M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Sarcoidosis
Lung cancer
Pleural effusion
Pericardial effusion.
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/259

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