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Pleuroparenchymal sarcoidosis - A recognised but rare manifestation of disease.

ABSTRACT: Pleural involvement is rare in sarcoidosis. The presence of a large symptomatic effusion in a patient with sarcoidosis should therefore prompt further investigation for an alternate aetiology. Here we present a case of confirmed pleuro-parenchymal sarcoidosis. We discuss the important differential diagnoses and review the current literature.

SUBMITTER: Walker S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5925957 | biostudies-literature |

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