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High Calcium Levels, Bone Marrow Sarcoidosis May Be Associated

Elevated levels of calcium in blood and urine can be associated with the development of bone marrow sarcoidosis, according to a report published in the journal Biomarker Research. The study, “Hypercalcemia Associated With Isolated Bone Marrow Sarcoidosis In A Patient With Underlying Monoclonal Gammopathy Of Undetermined Significance: Case…

Biopsy Was Necessary to Correctly Diagnose Woman with Cutaneous Sarcoidosis, Doctors Report

Sarcoidosis can present several distinct clinical manifestations, and some of these can mimic other diseases. Therefore, it is essential for clinicians to have as much complete and detailed information as possible to allow for an accurate diagnosis. Skin manifestations can be the first symptom of sarcoidosis. But sarcoidosis and chronic cutaneous lupus…

Cryptococcal Meningitis Often Misdiagnosed in Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Reports

Cryptococcal meningitis, a rare but life-threatening complication of sarcoidosis, is often misdiagnosed as neurosarcoidosis, delaying proper treatment and reducing a patient’s chances of complete recovery, researchers report. Investigators behind the study, “Cryptococcal meningitis complicating sarcoidosis,” published in the journal Medicine, suggest that physicians test for CSF…