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Neurosarcoidosis |
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| Alternative Names: |
| Sarcoidosis - nervous system |
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Involvement of the pituitary gland can cause:
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An examination may indicate single nerve dysfunction (mononeuropathy) or dysfunction of multiple peripheral nerves (sensorimotor polyneuropathy). Signs may mimic diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, optic neuritis, meningitis, space-occupying lesions such as tumors, or other neurologic disorders. A history of sarcoidosis followed by neurologic symptoms is highly suggestive of neurosarcoidosis. Blood tests are nonspecific. A lumbar puncture may show signs of inflammation. Elevated levels of angiotensin converting enzyme may be found in the blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). |
Sarcoid, stage I - chest X-ray |
Sarcoid, stage II - chest X-ray |
Sarcoid, stage IV - chest X-ray |
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