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Löfgren syndrome is a type of acute sarcoidosis, [1] an inflammatory disorder characterized by swollen lymph nodes in the chest, tender red nodules on the shins, fever and arthritis. [2] It is more common in women than men, and is more frequent in those of Scandinavian, Irish, African and Puerto Rican heritage.
People with sarcoidosis may have a range of symptoms that do not correspond with objective physical evidence of disease but that still decrease quality of life. [ 138 ] Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and counseling can help avoid deconditioning, [ 138 ] : 733 and improve social participation, psychological well-being, and activity levels.
Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that leads to the development of granulomas in various organs. While the lungs are typically involved, other organs may equally be affected. Some subforms of sarcoidosis, such as Löfgren syndrome , may have a particular precipitant and have a specific course.
There have been 150,000 to 200,000 diagnosed cases of sarcoidosis in the U.S., and advocates are working to raise awareness and help find a cure.
This article provides a list of autoimmune diseases. These conditions, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, affect a range of organs and systems within the body. Each disorder is listed with the primary organ or body part that it affects and the associated autoantibodies that are typically found in people diagnosed ...
The World Association of Sarcoidosis and other Granulomatous Disorders, also known as WASOG is an organisation of physicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis and related conditions.
Black people with sarcoidosis face worse outcomes than white people, but the survey questions why clinical trials include few Black patients.
It's also worth noting that PCOS causes symptoms that are similar to other hormonal disorders, including thyroid disease, Cushing's syndrome and higher-than-normal prolactin hormone levels (aka ...