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Diagnosis, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment of Sarcoidosis

Wednesday May 14th, 2025Sunday March 8th, 2009 by Guillermo Firman

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of sarcoidosis is firm when chest radiographic evidence is accompanied by compatible clinical features and noncaseating granulomas on biopsy, with all other causes of granulomas ruled out.
Biopsy is indicated for all patients presumed to have sarcoidosis, except those with Löfgren’s syndrome.

Clinical Features of Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndrome

Wednesday May 14th, 2025Monday March 2nd, 2009 by Guillermo Firman

Clinical Features of Nephrotic Syndrome

The nephrotic syndrome is a clinical complex characterized by:

proteinuria of >3.5 g per 1.73 m² per 24 h (in practice, >3.0 to 3.5 g per 24 h),
hypoalbuminemia,
edema,
hyperlipidemia,
lipiduria, and
hypercoagulability.

Diagnostic Criteria and Associated Features of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

Wednesday May 14th, 2025Saturday February 28th, 2009 by Guillermo Firman

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them.