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Sarcoidosis presenting as a central nervous system mass lesion
1Clinic of Pulmonary Diseases, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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|February 1, 1997
Summary
Neurosarcoidosis, a rare complication of systemic sarcoidosis, can present as intracranial masses. This manifestation may be more common than previously thought, and corticosteroid treatment is recommended for central nervous system (CNS) masses.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Radiology
Background:
- Systemic sarcoidosis affects approximately 5% of patients.
- Intracranial mass-like lesions due to neurosarcoidosis are considered rare in medical literature.