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sarcoidosis
ysemak - 01-26-10 10:57
A 35-y/old African American female presents with dyspnea, worsening over the last 2 months. She also complains of cough, generalized fatigue, and intermittent low-grade fevers. She does not smoke. Chest x-ray shows hilar adenopathy and small bilateral pleural effusions. Spirometry is consistent with a restrictive pattern.
Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with sarcoidosis?
ysemak - 01-26-10 10:57
A 35-y/old African American female presents with dyspnea, worsening over the last 2 months. She also complains of cough, generalized fatigue, and intermittent low-grade fevers. She does not smoke. Chest x-ray shows hilar adenopathy and small bilateral pleural effusions. Spirometry is consistent with a restrictive pattern.
Which of the following is NOT commonly associated with sarcoidosis?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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#2
Re: sarcoidosis conym5 - 01-27-10 22:40 My answer is: d.
Hypercalcemia, Elevated angiotensin-converting enzyme levels, Elevated liver and pancreatic enzymes, parathyroid enlargement, uveitis, Peripheral nerve facial palsy seen in sarcoidosis...
#5
Re: sarcoidosis brianberto - 01-29-10 11:14 My answer is: d.
Because all the above mentioned are typical features of sarcoidosis, and i think it has no effect on the thyroid function
#7
Re: sarcoidosis mtniharika - 01-31-10 01:09 My answer is: c.
Causes
1 Dysregulation of the immune system
2 Genetic associations
3 Infectious agents
4 Vitamin D dysregulation
5 Hyperprolactinemia
6 Thyroid disease
7 Hypersensitivity/autoimmune
8 Other
#27
Re: sarcoidosis dailyhf - 03-31-12 15:08 My answer is: d.
Because the patient can present hyperthyroidism.
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