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Sarcoidosis eMedicine Emergency

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/809047-overview

Description: The basic pathological finding in sarcoidosis is a noncaseating granuloma that is formed in response to an exaggerated immune reaction mediated by T-helper cells. The etiology is unknown, although increased immunoglobulin M (IgM) and hyperglobulinemia against various infectious agents are present.
Ramy Yakobi, MD, MBA 2009

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Author/Contact: Ramy Yakobi, MD, MBA
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Mon Aug 03 2009