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Post by toni on Feb 14, 2012 11:49:44 GMT -5
granuloma.homestead.com/inclusions.htmlThose of you with scopes will know what I mean here. Remember those "stellates" we've seen expressed from the skin. Granulomas can contain these (spider shapes/stellates). I thought this VERY important for the reasons that we've seen them, and they're calcium oxalates. Wasn't Mark D's info on some of the specimens (calcium oxalates) also??
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Post by toni on Feb 14, 2012 12:04:27 GMT -5
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Post by toni on Feb 14, 2012 12:05:23 GMT -5
Sarcoidosis (sahr-koi-DO-sis) is characterized by the development and growth of tiny clumps
of inflammatory cells in different areas of your body — most commonly the lungs, lymph nodes,
eyes and skin.
Doctors believe sarcoidosis results from an abnormal immune response — most likely to something
inhaled from the air — but just what triggers this response isn't known. The course of sarcoidosis is
variable from person to person. Often, it goes away on its own, but in some people signs and symptoms
of sarcoidosis may last a lifetime.
If you have minor signs or symptoms of sarcoidosis, you may just need to be monitored until the
illness resolves. But if signs or symptoms are bothersome or put vital organs at risk, treatment with
prescription anti-inflammatory medications can be helpful.
Symptoms Signs and symptoms of sarcoidosis tend to vary, depending on which organs are affected and for how
long you've had the disease. Sometimes sarcoidosis develops gradually and produces signs and symptoms
that last for years. Or symptoms may appear suddenly and then disappear just as quickly. Many people
with sarcoidosis have no symptoms, so the disease may not be discovered until you have a chest X-ray
for another reason.
Generalized symptoms For many people, sarcoidosis begins with the following signs and symptoms:
Fatigue Fever Swollen lymph nodes Weight loss Lung symptoms Almost everyone who has sarcoidosis eventually experiences lung problems, which may include:
Persistent dry cough Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest pain Skin symptoms
Up to 25 percent of the individuals who have sarcoidosis develop skin problems, which may include:
Rash. A rash of red or reddish-purple bumps, most commonly located on the shins or ankles, may be
warm and tender to the touch.
Lesions. Disfiguring skin sores may occur on your nose, cheeks and ears.
Color change. Areas of skin may get darker or lighter in color.
Nodules. Growths just under the skin may develop, particularly around scars or tattoos. Eye symptoms
Sarcoidosis can affect the eye without causing any symptoms, so it's important to have
your eyes checked by a professional. When eye symptoms do occur, they may include:
Blurred vision Eye pain Severe redness Sensitivity to light
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