Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body's tissues, inflaming groups of cells and causing them to take on a granular shape. These granules are called granulomas and they clump together and may interfere with organ function. Granulomas may form on the skin as sores.National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: What Is Sarcoidosis? FSR: Sarcoidosis General Info
The disease can often be lived with. In 20% to 30%, the lungs are permanently scarred. In 10% to 15%, the disease progressively worsens.American Lung Association: Sarcoidosis: In-Depth
Symptoms
Early sarcoidosis often has no symptoms. As the disease progresses symptoms may suddenly appear. Common symptoms include heart rhythm irregularities, eye issues and ankle arthritis.National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: What Is Sarcoidosis?
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Discovered by Jonathan HutchinsoneMedicine: Sarcoidosis
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May affect any tissue or organeMedicine: Sarcoidosis
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4.6 times as likely with a family historyAmerican Lung Association: Sarcoidosis: In-Depth
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Incidence of 1 to 40 cases per 100,000 in the USeMedicine: Sarcoidosis
