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Dhooria S, Sehgal IS, Agarwal R. Reply: A suggested classification of disease behaviour and treatment response in sarcoidosis trials. Eur Respir J 2024; 63:2302208. [PMID: 38237998 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02208-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Sahajal Dhooria
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Nakamizo S, Sugiura Y, Ishida Y, Ueki Y, Yonekura S, Tanizaki H, Date H, Yoshizawa A, Murata T, Minatoya K, Katagiri M, Nomura S, Komuro I, Ogawa S, Nakajima S, Kambe N, Egawa G, Kabashima K. Activation of the pentose phosphate pathway in macrophages is crucial for granuloma formation in sarcoidosis. J Clin Invest 2023; 133:e171088. [PMID: 38038136 PMCID: PMC10688990 DOI: 10.1172/jci171088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown etiology in which granulomas form throughout the body and is typically treated with glucocorticoids, but there are no approved steroid-sparing alternatives. Here, we investigated the mechanism of granuloma formation using single-cell RNA-Seq in sarcoidosis patients. We observed that the percentages of triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2-positive (TREM2-positive) macrophages expressing angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and lysozyme, diagnostic makers of sarcoidosis, were increased in cutaneous sarcoidosis granulomas. Macrophages in the sarcoidosis lesion were hypermetabolic, especially in the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). Expression of the PPP enzymes, such as fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase 1 (FBP1), was elevated in both systemic granuloma lesions and serum of sarcoidosis patients. Granuloma formation was attenuated by the PPP inhibitors in in vitro giant cell and in vivo murine granuloma models. These results suggest that the PPP may be a promising target for developing therapeutics for sarcoidosis.
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- Satoshi Nakamizo
- Department of Dermatology
- Alliance Laboratory for Advanced Medical Research, and
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- Center for Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hyogo College of Medicine, Nishinomiya, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and
- Department of Frontier Cardiovascular Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo
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- Department of Frontier Cardiovascular Science, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo
- International University of Health and Welfare, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Tumor Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (WPI-ASHBi), Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology
- Department of Drug Discovery for Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology
- Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) and A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL), Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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Meredith TJ, Watson J, Seigfreid W. Selected Disorders of the Respiratory System. Fam Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Kahlmann V, Moor CC, Veltkamp M, Wijsenbeek MS. Patient reported side-effects of prednisone and methotrexate in a real-world sarcoidosis population. Chron Respir Dis 2021; 18:14799731211031935. [PMID: 34569301 PMCID: PMC8477709 DOI: 10.1177/14799731211031935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Currently prednisone is the first-line pharmacological treatment option for pulmonary sarcoidosis. Methotrexate is used as second-line therapy and seems to have fewer side-effects. No prospective comparative studies of first-line treatment with methotrexate exist. In this study, we evaluated patient reported presence and bothersomeness of side-effects of prednisone and methotrexate in a sarcoidosis population to guide the design of a larger prospective study. During a yearly patient information meeting 67 patients completed a questionnaire on medication use; 11 patients never used prednisone or methotrexate and were excluded from further analysis. Of the remaining 56 patients, 89% used prednisone and 70% methotrexate (present or former). Significantly more side-effects were reported for prednisone than for methotrexate, 78% versus 49% (p = 0.006). In conclusion, methotrexate seems to have fewer and less bothersome side-effects than prednisone. These findings need to be confirmed in a prospective study.
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- Vivienne Kahlmann
- Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- ILD Center of Excellence, Department of Pulmonology, 6028St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.,Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Low QJ, Misni MNB, Cheo SW, Ng KL, Muhammad NA. A case of chronic cough due to sarcoidosis. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare 2021. [DOI: 10.1177/20101058211019053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic, chronic granulomatous disease of unknown aetiology that often affects the lungs. Diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis can be strenuous. Patients may be asymptomatic or experience cough, dyspnoea, fatigue, unintentional weight loss or night sweats. Computed tomography is valuable in the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The typical histopathological lesion of sarcoidosis is granuloma without caseous necrosis in the involved organs. As tuberculosis is endemic in our region, clinicians should not forget this great mimicker. The cornerstone of treatment of sarcoidosis is corticosteroids but newer agents such as steroid-sparing agents and biological agents are available. We report a case of pulmonary sarcoidosis presenting with chronic cough.
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- Qin Jian Low
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat, Malaysia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Lahad Datu, Lahad Datu, Malaysia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hospital Serdang, Kajang, Malaysia
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Kahlmann V, Janssen Bonás M, Moor CC, van Moorsel CHM, Kool M, Kraaijvanger R, Grutters JC, Overgaauw M, Veltkamp M, Wijsenbeek MS. Design of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate effectiveness of methotrexate versus prednisone as first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis: the PREDMETH study. BMC Pulm Med 2020; 20:271. [PMID: 33076885 PMCID: PMC7574228 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-020-01290-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis is recommended in case of significant symptoms, impaired or deteriorating lung function. Evidence-based treatment recommendations are limited and largely based on expert opinion. Prednisone is currently the first-choice therapy and leads to short-term improvement of lung function. Unfortunately, prednisone often has side-effects and may be associated with impaired quality of life. Methotrexate is presently considered second-line therapy, and appears to have fewer side-effects. OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this trial is to investigate the effectiveness and tolerability of methotrexate as first-line therapy in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis compared with prednisone. The primary endpoint of this study will be the change in hospital-measured Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) between baseline and 24 weeks. Secondary objectives are to gain more insights in response to therapy in individual patients by home spirometry and patient-reported outcomes. Blood biomarkers will be examined to find predictors of response to therapy, disease progression and chronicity, and to improve our understanding of the underlying disease mechanism. METHODS/DESIGN In this prospective, randomized, non-blinded, multi-center, non-inferiority trial, we plan to randomize 138 treatment-naïve patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis who are about to start treatment. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either prednisone or methotrexate in a predefined schedule for 24 weeks, after which they will be followed up in regular care for up to 2 years. Regular hospital visits will include pulmonary function assessment, completion of patient-reported outcomes, and blood withdrawal. Additionally, patients will be asked to perform weekly home spirometry, and record symptoms and side-effects via a home monitoring application for 24 weeks. DISCUSSION This study will be the first randomized controlled trial comparing first-line treatment of prednisone and methotrexate and provide valuable data on efficacy, safety, quality of life and biomarkers. If this study confirms the hypothesis that methotrexate is as effective as prednisone as first-line treatment for sarcoidosis but with fewer side-effects, this will lead to improvement in care and initiate a change in practice. Furthermore, insights into the immunological mechanisms underlying sarcoidosis pathology might reveal new therapeutic targets. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study was registered on the 19th of March 2020 in the International Clinical Trial Registry, www.clinicaltrials.gov; ID NCT04314193 .
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- Vivienne Kahlmann
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, ILD Center of Excellence, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, ILD Center of Excellence, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, ILD Center of Excellence, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, ILD Center of Excellence, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.,Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Sarcoidosis patient association, Sarcoidose.nl, Alkmaar, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, ILD Center of Excellence, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.,Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Centre of Excellence for Interstitial Lung Diseases and Sarcoidosis, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Malaty S, Bastian CM, Ramirez-Cibes I, Shahlapour M, Dhillon W. Pembrolizumab-Induced Sarcoid-Like Reaction: FDG-PET Scan Interpretation in the Era of Immunotherapy. Cureus 2020; 12:e9449. [PMID: 32864271 PMCID: PMC7451088 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of malignant melanomas. Immunotherapy is associated with multi-system toxicities, which are referred to as immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and CT is the preferred imaging modality to monitor disease progression in melanoma. FDG uptake by a sarcoid-like reaction (SLR) can mimic cancer progression, thereby posing a diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. We present the case of a 39-year-old patient with malignant melanoma on immunotherapy who presented with PET scan findings of adenopathy with increased uptake. This case highlights the challenges in interpreting PET scan in the setting of an SLR.
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- Shiva Malaty
- Internal Medicine, HonorHealth Medical Center, Scottsdale, USA
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- Hematology and Oncology, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, USA
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- Hematology and Oncology, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, USA
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Pandit P, Perez RL, Roman J. Sex-Based Differences in Interstitial Lung Disease. Am J Med Sci 2020; 360:467-473. [PMID: 32487327 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2020.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Interstitial lung diseases comprise a family of progressive pulmonary disorders that are often idiopathic or associated with various systemic diseases and that is characterized by bilateral lung involvement with inflammation and tissue remodeling or fibrosis. The impact of sex, including the anatomic and physiologic traits that one is born with, on the development and progression of interstitial lung diseases is not entirely clear. Variances between men and women are driven by differences in male and female biology and sex hormones, among other differences, but their role remains uncertain. In this review, we summarize sex-related differences in the epidemiology and progression of certain interstitial lung diseases with a focus on the connective tissue related interstitial lung diseases, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and sarcoidosis. We also discuss cellular and pre-clinical studies that might shed light on the potential mechanisms responsible for these differences in the hope of unveiling potential targets for intervention and stimulating research in this needed field of investigation.
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- Pooja Pandit
- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine; Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine; Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care, Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine; Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA.
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Makary CA, Gill B, Parman B, Unsal AA, Holmes T, Reyes-Gelves C, Kountakis SE. Subjective and Objective Measurements of Sinonasal Manifestations in Patients With Autoimmune Disorders. Laryngoscope 2020; 131:255-259. [PMID: 32324298 DOI: 10.1002/lary.28693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS A number of autoimmune disorders (ADs) are associated with a spectrum of sinonasal manifestations comparable to chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Our objective was to study the subjective and objective measurements of sinonasal manifestations of ADs. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS All patients with ADs referred to our tertiary care rhinology clinic from 2008 to 2019 with sinonasal symptoms were compared to randomly selected cohorts of noneosinophilic CRS without nasal polyps (neCRSsNP) and eosinophilic CRSsNP (eCRSsNP). Demographic data, along with the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22), Lund-Kennedy (LK) endoscopy score, Lund-Mackay (LM) computed tomography (CT) score, nasal crusting, and epistaxis were reviewed at presentation. RESULTS Fifty-three patients with an AD (26 with sarcoidosis, 14 with systemic lupus erythematosus, 10 with granulomatosis with polyangiitis [GPA], and three with pemphigoid vulgaris) were identified, and compared to 75 randomly selected neCRSsNP patients and 75 eCRSsNP patients. Patients with an AD had an average SNOT-22 score of 44.4 (confidence interval [CI]: 34.6-51.2) compared to 25 (CI: 24.4-25.1) and 29.7 (CI: 20.3-29.7) for neCRSsNP and eCRSsNP patients, respectively (P < .0001), and an average LK endoscopy score of 5.3 (CI: 4.3-6.3), compared to 3.4 (P = .005, CI: 2.7-4) in neCRSsNP and 4.4 in eCRSsNP (P = .2, CI: 3.7-5). There was no significant difference in the CT score compared to both groups. Patients with an AD also scored significantly worse on all four SNOT-33 subdomains, nasal obstruction, nasal crusting, and epistaxis. Additionally, patients with GPA had the worst symptomatic and endoscopy scores. CONCLUSIONS Patients with ADs presenting with sinonasal symptoms have a more severe subjective and objective presentation than patients with CRS without nasal polyps. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4 Laryngoscope, 131:255-259, 2021.
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- Chadi A Makary
- Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- and the Department of Otolaryngology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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Moskalik AD, Graber MR, Lakshminarayanan S, Bulsara KR. Sarcoid Infiltration of the Skull with Epidural Extension: Case Report and Literature Review. World Neurosurg 2020; 139:253-259. [PMID: 32305608 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease most often affecting the lungs, but extrapulmonary manifestations are also common. While virtually any organ system can be involved, skeletal manifestations are present in 1%-13% of cases. Skull lesions are even more rare. We found 14 case reports describing symptomatic skull lesions in patients with no prior history of sarcoid to better understand the symptomology and disease progression. CASE DESCRIPTION Here we present the case of a 57-year-old female with history of sarcoidosis and new-onset forgetfulness, confusion, and headaches who was found to have multiple skull lesions with epidural extension. On histopathologic examination of the excised lesion, noncaseating granulomas were observed and diagnoses of skull sarcoidosis and neurosarcoid were made. Since the patient was actively treated with corticosteroids, the plan was to initiate infliximab. CONCLUSION Sarcoidosis affecting the skull and central nervous system is exceedingly rare and can mimic many pathologies including metastatic bone disease, multiple myeloma, and eosinophilic granulomatosis. With a wide differential, surgical specimen is needed for concrete diagnosis and treatment. While the rates of skeletal involvement are low, a skeletal survey might be an important step in monitoring disease burden in patients, especially as lesions can be asymptomatic.
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- Anzhela D Moskalik
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
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Moor CC, Kahlmann V, Culver DA, Wijsenbeek MS. Comprehensive Care for Patients with Sarcoidosis. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E390. [PMID: 32024123 PMCID: PMC7074229 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9020390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease, associated with significant morbidity and impaired quality of life. Treatment is aimed at recovering organ function, reducing symptom burden and improving quality of life. Because of the heterogeneity and variable disease course, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to care is needed. Comprehensive care includes not only pharmacological interventions, but also supportive measures aimed at relieving symptoms and improving quality of life. The purpose of this review is to summarize the most recent knowledge regarding different aspects of care and propose a structured approach to sarcoidosis management.
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- Catharina C. Moor
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam, 3015 GD Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Meredith TJ, Watson J, Seigfreid W. Selected Disorders of the Respiratory System. Fam Med 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0779-3_177-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Sarcoidosis is a highly variable granulomatous multisystem syndrome. It affects individuals in the prime years of life; both the frequency and severity of sarcoidosis are greater in economically disadvantaged populations. The diagnosis, assessment, and management of pulmonary sarcoidosis have evolved as new technologies and therapies have been adopted. Transbronchial needle aspiration guided by endobronchial ultrasound has replaced mediastinoscopy in many centers. Advanced imaging modalities, such as fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography scanning, and the widespread availability of magnetic resonance imaging have led to more sensitive assessment of organ involvement and disease activity. Although several new insights about the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis exist, no new therapies have been specifically developed for use in the disease. The current or proposed use of immunosuppressive medications for sarcoidosis has been extrapolated from other disease states; various novel pathways are currently under investigation as therapeutic targets. Coupled with the growing recognition of corticosteroid toxicities for managing sarcoidosis, the use of corticosteroid sparing anti-sarcoidosis medications is likely to increase. Besides treatment of granulomatous inflammation, recognition and management of the non-granulomatous complications of pulmonary sarcoidosis are needed for optimal outcomes in patients with advanced disease.
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- Daniel A Culver
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Department of Inflammation and Immunity, Lerner Research Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA
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Doğan C, Kıral N, Parmaksız ET, Çağlayan B, Sağmen SB, Salepçi B, Fidan A, Cömert SŞ. Ultrasonographic evaluation of lung parenchyma involvement in sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2019; 36:130-140. [PMID: 32476946 DOI: 10.36141/svdld.v36i2.7312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Purpose To use ultrasonography (USG) for the evaluation of lung parenchyma in patients with sarcoidosis, andto compare the USG findings with the results of a high-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function test-carbon monoxide diffusion test (PFT-DLCO), which are commonly used methods in the evaluation of parenchymal involvement in sarcoidosis. Material and Methods Patients with sarcoidosis and healthy controls were enrolled in the study between January 2015 and December 2017. The clinical findings, HRCT and PFT-DLCO results of all subjects were recorded, and USG findings and comet tail artifact (CTA) measurements were recorded by another pulmonologist. The USG, HRCT and SFT-DLCO findings were compared between the two groups. Based on the findings of theclinical-radiologic investigations and PFT-DLCO, as the current gold standard in diagnosis, the sensitivity and specificity of USG in demonstrating lung parenchyma involvement in sarcoidosis patients were estimated. Findings The sarcoidosis group consisted of 79 patients and the control group included 34 subjects. The mean number of CTAs in the sarcoidosis and control groups was 33.4 and 25, respectively (p=0.001). In the sarcoidosis group, the number of CTAs in patients with DLCO% <80 and ≥80% was 37.4 and 29.7, respectively (p=0.011), and a negative correlation was identified between the number of CTAs and DLCO% (p=0.019 r=-0.267). The mean number of CTAs in patients with and without parenchymal involvement in HRCT was 36 and 25.5, respectively (p=0.001). The number of CTAs in the patients with sarcoidosis with a normal DLCO% value (≥80%) was higher than in the control group (p=0.014). The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of thoracic USG were found to be 76% and 53%, respectively. Conclusion The number of CTAs in patients with sarcoidosis was higher than that of the healthy controls. The number of CTAs in patients with sarcoidosis with parenchymal involvement in HRCT and/or a low DLCO (<80%) was also elevated. Thoracic USG has a high sensitivity (76%) in demonstrating parenchymal involvement in patients with sarcoidosis.
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- Coşkun Doğan
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department Of Chest Diseases, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease that affects individuals worldwide. The lungs are most commonly involved but any organ can be involved. It has variable manifestations and clinical course. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis is based on clinicopathologic findings and the exclusion of other causes of granulomatous disease. Its hallmark is the formation of granulomas in affected organs. Immunosuppressive therapy is the cornerstone of the management of sarcoidosis and is indicated when there is evidence of symptomatic or progressive disease or when critical organs (ocular, cardiac, nervous system) are involved.
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- Oscar Llanos
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine, University of Iowa College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Johnson J, Abraham T, Sandhu M, Jhaveri D, Hostoffer R, Sher T. Differential Diagnosis of Asthma. Allergy and Asthma 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-05147-1_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Asthma is one of the most common chronic syndromes worldwide (Moorman et al., Vital Health Stat 3(35), 2012). It is not a diagnosis but a clinical syndrome based on a constellation of signs and symptoms (Li et al., Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 81:415–420(IIa), 1998). The classic symptoms of asthma include chest tightness, wheeze, cough, and dyspnea (Moorman et al., Vital Health Stat 3(35), 2012). The term asthma encompasses a spectrum of pulmonary diseases sharing the hallmark of reversible airway obstruction and can be classified as allergic or non-allergic (Löwhagen, J Asthma. 52(6):538–44, 2015). Asthma designated allergic is due to an immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated process, but as noted not all asthma is allergic in etiology (Romanet-Manent et al., Allergy 57:607–13, 2002). The differential diagnosis for asthma is broad and requires a detailed history with supportive pulmonary function tests to be properly diagnosed.
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Kampstra NA, Grutters JC, van Beek FT, Culver DA, Baughman RP, Renzoni EA, Wuyts W, Kouranos V, Wijsenbeek MS, Biesma DH, van der Wees PJ, van der Nat PB. First patient-centred set of outcomes for pulmonary sarcoidosis: a multicentre initiative. BMJ Open Respir Res 2019; 6:e000394. [PMID: 30956806 PMCID: PMC6424298 DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2018-000394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Introduction Routine and international comparison of clinical outcomes enabling identification of best practices for patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis is lacking. The aim of this study was to develop a standard set of outcome measures for pulmonary sarcoidosis, using the value-based healthcare principles. Methods Six expert clinics for interstitial lung diseases in four countries participated in a consensus-driven RAND-modified Delphi study. A mixed-method approach was applied for the identification of an outcome measures set and initial conditions for patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis. The expert team consisted of multidisciplinary professionals (n=14) from Cleveland Clinic, Cincinnati MC, Erasmus MC, Leuven UZ, Royal Brompton and St. Antonius Hospital. During a ranking process, participants were instructed to rank variables on a scale from 1 to 10 based on whether it has (1) impact of the outcome on quality of life, (2) impact of quality of care on the outcome and (3) the number of patients negatively affected by the outcome. Results An outcome measures set was defined consisting of seven outcome measures: mortality, pulmonary function, soluble interleukin-2 receptor change as an activity biomarker, weight gain, quality of life, osteoporosis and clinical outcome status. Discussion Collecting outcomes in pulmonary sarcoidosis internationally and the use of a broadly accepted set can enable international comparison. Differences in outcomes can potentially be used as a starting point for quality improvement initiatives.
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- Nynke A Kampstra
- Department of Value-Based Healthcare, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.,Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Division of Heart and Lungs, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Interstitial Lung Diseases Center of Excellence, Department of Pulmonology, St. Antonius Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Interstitial Lung Diseases Center of Excellence, Department of Pulmonology, St. Antonius Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Interstitial Lung Disease Unit, Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Interstitial Lung Disease, Imperial College London-Royal Brompton Campus, London, UK
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- Department of Value-Based Healthcare, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Value-Based Healthcare, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.,Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Nguyen V, Ngo HN, Awad HH. Spontaneous Resolution of Symptomatic Hepatic Sarcoidosis. Case Rep Gastrointest Med 2018; 2018:1-4. [PMID: 30155317 PMCID: PMC6093030 DOI: 10.1155/2018/1535049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory process of unknown etiology, characterized by noncaseating granulomas. Isolated extrapulmonary disease is rare. We present a case of a 60-year-old woman with chronically elevated alkaline phosphatase. Upon obtaining a liver biopsy, granulomatous hepatitis was observed, suggestive of sarcoidosis. No particular treatment was initiated, and 3 years following the onset of elevated alkaline phosphatase, her levels decreased spontaneously.
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Saketkoo LA, Karpinski A, Young J, Adell R, Walker M, Hennebury T, Wickremasinghe M, Russell AM. Feasibility, utility and symptom impact of modified mindfulness training in sarcoidosis. ERJ Open Res 2018; 4:00085-2017. [PMID: 29750143 PMCID: PMC5938490 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00085-2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder characterised by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation of unknown aetiology. It may resolve spontaneously, but ∼30% of patients have progressive disease with significant organ damage [1]. Although any organ is vulnerable, the lungs are frequently involved resulting in shortness of breath and dry cough. Fatigue is an overarching symptom in sarcoidosis, originating from multiple and combined causes of mental fatigue and physical fatigue [2]. This is also true of the psychosocial impact of sarcoidosis, which may include depression, anxiety, isolation and feelings of uncertainty. The prevalence of these factors remains high even for those who achieve clinical remission, resulting in psychological distress and reduced health status [3]. A modified mindfulness-based exercise intervention has beneficial impact on people living with sarcoidosishttp://ow.ly/XYTO30jtmms
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- Lesley Ann Saketkoo
- New Orleans Scleroderma and Sarcoidosis Patient Care and Research Center, University Medical Center Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center and Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Evaluation and Measurement, School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA
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- Louisiana State University, School of Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Louisiana State University, School of Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- National Heart and Lung Institute Imperial College, London, UK.,Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
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Culver DA, Baughman RP. It's time to evolve from Scadding: phenotyping sarcoidosis. Eur Respir J 2018; 51:51/1/1800050. [DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00050-2018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Broos CE, Wapenaar M, Looman CWN, In 't Veen JCCM, van den Toorn LM, Overbeek MJ, Grootenboers MJJH, Heller R, Mostard RL, Poell LHC, Hoogsteden HC, Kool M, Wijsenbeek MS, van den Blink B. Daily home spirometry to detect early steroid treatment effects in newly treated pulmonary sarcoidosis. Eur Respir J 2018; 51:51/1/1702089. [PMID: 29348185 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02089-2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Caroline E Broos
- Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Pulmonology, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Pulmonology, Ikazia hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Zuyderland Medisch Centrum Heerlen, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Lapa C, Kircher M, Hänscheid H, Schirbel A, Grigoleit GU, Klinker E, Böck M, Samnick S, Pelzer T, Buck AK. Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy as a new tool in treatment-refractory sarcoidosis - initial experience in two patients. Am J Cancer Res 2018; 8:644-649. [PMID: 29344295 PMCID: PMC5771082 DOI: 10.7150/thno.22161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology that can involve virtually all organ systems. Whereas most patients present without symptoms, progressive and disabling organ failure can occur in up to 10% of subjects. Somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-directed peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) has recently received market authorization for treatment of SSTR-positive neuroendocrine tumors. Methods: We describe the first case series comprising two patients with refractory multi-organ involvement of sarcoidosis who received 4 cycles of PRRT. Results: PRRT was well-tolerated without any acute adverse effects. No relevant toxicities could be recorded during follow-up. Therapy resulted in partial response accompanied by a pronounced reduction in pain (patient #1) and stable disease regarding morphology as well as disease activity (patient #2), respectively. Conclusion: Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy in sarcoidosis is feasible and might be a new valuable tool in patients with otherwise treatment-refractory disease. Given the long experience with and good tolerability of PRRT, further evaluation of this new treatment option for otherwise treatment-refractory sarcoidosis in larger patient cohorts is warranted.
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Bahmer T, Watz H, Develaska M, Waschki B, Rabe KF, Magnussen H, Kirsten D, Kirsten AM. Physical Activity and Fatigue in Patients with Sarcoidosis. Respiration 2017; 95:18-26. [PMID: 29131111 DOI: 10.1159/000481827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 09/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about physical activity in daily life among patients with sarcoidosis. Fatigue is a frequent and disabling symptom that might negatively affect physical activity levels. METHODS In patients with sarcoidosis, we measured physical activity (steps per day) by accelerometry (SenseWear Armband) for 1 week. We assessed lung function (DLCO, FVC), exercise capacity (6-min walking distance [6MWD]), health-related quality of life (St George's Respiratory Questionnaire [SGRQ]), generic quality of life (12-Item Short-Form Health Survey [SF-12]), and fatigue (Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory [MFI-20]). RESULTS We investigated 57 patients with sarcoidosis (mean age 50 years, 56% male, mean DLCO 73% predicted, mean FVC 91% predicted, mean 6MWD 525 m, mean steps per day 7,490), of whom n = 14 (25%) had severe fatigue. The MFI-20 subscales "reduced activity" and "physical fatigue" were weakly associated with steps per day on a bivariate level (Spearman ρ = -0.274 and ρ = -0.277, respectively; p < 0.05), while the other subscales and the total score were not. 6MWD, SGRQ score, and SF-12 (physical health) score showed stronger associations with steps per day in bivariate analyses (Pearson r = 0.499, r = -0.386, and r = 0.467, respectively; p < 0.01), and were independent predictors of steps per day in multivariate linear regression analyses adjusting for confounders (p < 0.05). In ROC curve analyses, 6MWD, SGRQ score, and SF-12 (physical health) score properly identified sedentary patients (steps per day <5,000; AUROC 0.90, 0.81, and 0.80, respectively; p < 0.01). Fatigue was less predictive (MFI-20 subscale "general fatigue," AUROC 0.70; p = 0.03). CONCLUSION While exercise capacity and quality of life measurements were robust predictors of physical activity in patients with sarcoidosis, associations of objectively measured physical activity with fatigue were surprisingly weak. In sarcoidosis, fatigue might not preclude affected patients from being physically active, although this symptom is subjectively perceived as highly disabling.
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- Thomas Bahmer
- Pneumology, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- Pulmonary Research Institute, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- Pneumology, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- Pneumology, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- Pulmonary Research Institute, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- Pneumology, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- Pulmonary Research Institute, LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Grosshansdorf, Germany.,Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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Broos CE, Poell LHC, Looman CWN, In 't Veen JCCM, Grootenboers MJJH, Heller R, van den Toorn LM, Wapenaar M, Hoogsteden HC, Kool M, Wijsenbeek MS, van den Blink B. No evidence found for an association between prednisone dose and FVC change in newly-treated pulmonary sarcoidosis. Respir Med 2017; 138S:S31-S37. [PMID: 29137908 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2017.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prednisone is used as first-line therapy for pulmonary sarcoidosis. What dosing strategy has the best balance between effect and side-effects is largely unknown. We analyzed change in forced vital capacity (FVC) and weight during different prednisone doses used in daily practice for treatment naïve pulmonary sarcoidosis patients. METHODS Multilevel models were used to describe FVC and weight change over time. Correlations were calculated using linear regression models. RESULTS Fifty-four patients were included. FVC changed over time (p < 0.001), with an average increase of 9.6% predicted (95% CI: 7.2 to 12.1) at 12 months. Weight changed significantly over time (p < 0.001), with an average increase of 4.3 kg (95% CI: 3.0 to 5.6) at 12 months. Although FVC and weight changed significantly over time, there was little correlation between prednisone dose and FVC change, while weight increase correlated significantly with cumulative prednisone dose at 24 months. In patients treated with a high cumulative prednisone dose, baseline FVC was on average lower (p = 0.001) compared to low dose treated patients, while no significant differences were observed in need for second/third-line therapy or number of exacerbations. A strategy leading to a low cumulative dose at 12 months was defined by rapid dose tapering to 10 mg/day within 3.5 months. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that prednisone therapy aimed at improving or preserving FVC in newly- treated pulmonary sarcoidosis can often be reduced in dose, using a treatment regimen that is characterized by early dose tapering.
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- Caroline E Broos
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Khan NA, Donatelli CV, Tonelli AR, Wiesen J, Ribeiro Neto ML, Sahoo D, Culver DA. Toxicity risk from glucocorticoids in sarcoidosis patients. Respir Med 2017; 132:9-14. [PMID: 29229111 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2017.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2017] [Revised: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glucocorticoids (GC) are considered first-line therapy for treating sarcoidosis, but there are few data about the adverse consequences of GC. Although there are several steroid-sparing medications available for treatment, a large proportion of patients are treated with prolonged courses of GC. The toxicities of GC in sarcoidosis populations have not been carefully evaluated. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of all newly diagnosed sarcoidosis patients who had the entirety of their medical care in a single health system. We analyzed the time to development of a composite toxicity end-point, including diabetes, hypertension, weight gain, hyperlipidemia, low bone density and ocular complications of GC using Cox proportional hazards analysis. RESULTS One hundred and five patients were ever treated with GC, whereas 49 were not treated during a median follow-up of 101 months. GC-treated patients developed 1.3 ± 1.1 toxicities during therapy, versus 0.6 ± 1.0 in the non-treated group. After adjustment for age, gender, race and preexisting conditions, the hazard ratio for ever-treated patients was 2.37 (1.34-4.17) for the composite end-point. Age and the presence of preexisting conditions also were associated with reaching the end-point. Similar effects were seen when analyzed for cumulative GC dose and for duration of GC use. For individual end-points, weight gain (HR 2.04) and new hypertension (HR 3.36) were associated with any use of GC. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that GC are associated with clinically important toxicities in sarcoidosis patients, associated with both the cumulative dose and duration of treatment.
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- Nauman A Khan
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, USA.
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Louis Stoke Cleveland VA Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, USA
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- Community Intensivists Group, Cleveland & Ben Gurion University, Israel
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland Clinic, USA
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Mañá J, Rubio-Rivas M, Villalba N, Marcoval J, Iriarte A, Molina-Molina M, Llatjos R, García O, Martínez-Yélamos S, Vicens-Zygmunt V, Gámez C, Pujol R, Corbella X. Multidisciplinary approach and long-term follow-up in a series of 640 consecutive patients with sarcoidosis: Cohort study of a 40-year clinical experience at a tertiary referral center in Barcelona, Spain. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7595. [PMID: 28723801 PMCID: PMC5521941 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Cohort studies of large series of patients with sarcoidosis over a long period of time are scarce. The aim of this study is to report a 40-year clinical experience of a large series of patients at Bellvitge University Hospital, a tertiary university hospital in Barcelona, Spain. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis required histological confirmation except in certain specific situations. All patients underwent a prospective study protocol. Clinical assessment and follow-up of patients were performed by a multidisciplinary team.From 1976 to 2015, 640 patients were diagnosed with sarcoidosis, 438 of them (68.4%) were female (sex ratio F/M 2:1). The mean age at diagnosis was 43.3 ± 13.8 years (range, 14-86 years), and 613 patients (95.8%) were Caucasian. At diagnosis, 584 patients (91.2%) showed intrathoracic involvement at chest radiograph, and most of the patients had normal pulmonary function. Erythema nodosum (39.8%) and specific cutaneous lesions (20.8%) were the most frequent extrapulmonary manifestations, but there was a wide range of organ involvement. A total of 492 patients (76.8%) had positive histology. Follow-up was carried out in 587 patients (91.7%), over a mean of 112.4 ± 98.3 months (range, 6.4-475 months). Corticosteroid treatment was administered in 255 patients (43.4%), and steroid-sparing agents in 49 patients (7.7%). Outcomes were as follows: 111 patients (18.9%) showed active disease at the time of closing this study, 250 (42.6%) presented spontaneous remission, 61 (10.4%) had remission under treatment, and 165 (28.1%) evolved to chronic sarcoidosis; among them, 115 (19.6%) with mild disease and 50 (8.5%) with moderate to severe organ damage. A multivariate analysis showed that at diagnosis, age more than 40 years, the presence of pulmonary involvement on chest radiograph, splenic involvement, and the need of treatment, was associated with chronic sarcoidosis, whereas Löfgren syndrome and mediastinal lymphadenopathy on chest radiograph were indicators of good outcome.Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with protean clinical-radiographic manifestations. Although almost half of patients follow a spontaneous resolution or under treatment, a significant number of them may have several degrees of organ damage. This study emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary approach and long-term follow-up by specialized teams in sarcoidosis.
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- Juan Mañá
- Department of Internal Medicine
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonary
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pathology
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neurology
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pulmonary
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of PET Unit-Institut de Diagnòstic per la Imatge
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine
- University of Barcelona
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
- Bellvitge University Hospital, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute-IDIBELL, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- The Cleveland Clinic, Respiratory Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
- The Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Muñoz-Ortiz É, Arévalo-Guerrero E, Abad P, Sénior JM. Cardiomiopatías infiltrativas. Presentación de un caso de sarcoidosis cardíaca. iatreia 2017. [DOI: 10.17533/udea.iatreia.v30n1a07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Al-Kofahi K, Korsten P, Ascoli C, Virupannavar S, Mirsaeidi M, Chang I, Qaqish N, Saketkoo LA, Baughman RP, Sweiss NJ. Management of extrapulmonary sarcoidosis: challenges and solutions. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2016; 12:1623-1634. [PMID: 27853374 PMCID: PMC5106225 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s74476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Sarcoidosis is a chronic multisystem disease of unknown etiology characterized by noncaseating granulomas that most often involves the lungs, but frequently has extrapulmonary manifestations, which might be difficult to treat in individual patients. Objective To review different disease manifestations, focusing on extrapulmonary organ systems, and to provide treatment options for refractory cases. Materials and methods We performed a literature search using Medline and Google Scholar for individual or combined keywords of “sarcoidosis, extrapulmonary, treatment, kidney, neurosarcoidosis, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, transplantation, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, arthritis, and skin”. Peer-reviewed articles, including review articles, clinical trials, observational trials, and case reports that were published in English were included. References from retrieved articles were also manually searched for relevant articles. Results and conclusion Isolated involvement of a single organ or organ system is rare in sarcoidosis, and thus all patients must be thoroughly evaluated for additional disease manifestations. Cardiac sarcoidosis and neurosarcoidosis may be life-threatening. Clinicians need to assess patients comprehensively using clinical, laboratory, imaging, and histopathological data to recommend competently the best and least toxic treatment option for the individual patient.
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- Khalid Al-Kofahi
- Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA
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- Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- New Orleans Scleroderma and Sarcoidosis Patient Care and Research Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
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- Department of Medicine, University Medical Center of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; Division of Rheumatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Sarcoidosis is a debilitating, inflammatory, multiorgan, granulomatous disease of unknown cause, commonly affecting the lung. In contrast to other chronic lung diseases such as interstitial pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary arterial hypertension, there is so far no widely accepted or implemented animal model for this disease. This has hampered our insights into the etiology of sarcoidosis, the mechanisms of its pathogenesis, the identification of new biomarkers and diagnostic tools and, last not least, the development and implementation of novel treatment strategies. Over past years, however, a number of new animal models have been described that may provide useful tools to fill these critical knowledge gaps. In this review, we therefore outline the present status quo for animal models of sarcoidosis, comparing their pros and cons with respect to their ability to mimic the etiological, clinical and histological hallmarks of human disease and discuss their applicability for future research. Overall, the recent surge in animal models has markedly expanded our options for translational research; however, given the relative early stage of most animal models for sarcoidosis, appropriate replication of etiological and histological features of clinical disease, reproducibility and usefulness in terms of identification of new therapeutic targets and biomarkers, and testing of new treatments should be prioritized when considering the refinement of existing or the development of new models.
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- Yijie Hu
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Institute of Surgical Research, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Departments of Surgery and Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. .,Institute of Physiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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Michaud GC, Channick CL, Law AC, McCannon JB, Antkowiak M, Garrison G, Sayah D, Huynh RH, Brady AK, Adamson R, DuBrock H, Akuthota P, Marion C, Dela Cruz C, Town JA, Çoruh B, Thomson CC. ATS Core Curriculum 2016. Part IV. Adult Pulmonary Medicine Core Curriculum. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2016; 13:1160-9. [PMID: 27388404 PMCID: PMC6138058 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201601-060cme] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- Gaëtane C Michaud
- 1 Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- 2 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 2 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 2 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 3 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont
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- 3 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont
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- 4 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 4 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- 5 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- 5 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- 6 Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 6 Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 7 Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and
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- 7 Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut; and
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- 5 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- 5 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- 8 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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