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Pulmonary sarcoidosis: a clinical update
May Khei Hu1, Abhinav Mathur2, Owen J Dempsey3
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Clinic C, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.
The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
|September 16, 2020
Summary
Diagnosing and treating sarcoidosis is challenging. Recent advances like endobronchial ultrasound and new biologics are improving patient care for this complex inflammatory disease.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology and immunology, focusing on interstitial lung diseases.
Background:
- Sarcoidosis diagnosis, assessment, and treatment present ongoing clinical challenges.
- Recent advancements in the last decade have significantly impacted the management of sarcoidosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the application of recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances in sarcoidosis.
- To illustrate the use of novel techniques through clinical case examples.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical vignettes representing commonly encountered sarcoidosis cases.
- Discussion of advanced diagnostic tools such as endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET).
- Exploration of modern therapeutic strategies, including the use of biologics.
Main Results:
- Clinical vignettes demonstrate the practical application of new diagnostic modalities.
- Case discussions highlight the effectiveness of advanced therapies in managing sarcoidosis.
Conclusions:
- Recent technological and therapeutic progress offers improved approaches to sarcoidosis care.
- The integration of these advances aids clinicians in better managing sarcoidosis patients.
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