Reviews

A review of pulmonary sarcoidosis
Abstract
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease of unknown aetiology that affects multiple organs, with a predilection for the respiratory system. The defining characteristic is the presence of non-caseating granulomas on histopathology. It is a disease that can mimic several infectious and non-infectious disorders, and implementation of treatment is often delayed if the diagnosis is not suspected.
Author's affiliations
M Mitha, Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care, Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, Durban, South Africa
Full Text:

Cite this article
Article History
Date published: 2017-12-05
Article Views
Full text views: 532
Refbacks
- There are currently no refbacks.
African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine| Online ISSN: 2617-0205
This journal is protected by a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial Works License (CC BY-NC 4.0) | Read our privacy policy.
Our Journals: South African Medical Journal | African Journal of Health Professions Education | South African Journal of Bioethics and Law | South African Journal of Child Health | Southern African Journal of Critical Care | African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine| South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |