Neurosarcoidosis

Arch Neurol. 2003 Aug;60(8):1166-8. doi: 10.1001/archneur.60.8.1166.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology first named and described in the 19th century. The diagnosis usually requires the finding of noncaseating epithelioid cell granulomas in more than one organ and exclusion of other disorders known to cause granulomatous disease. The incidence of nervous system involvement in sarcoidosis is about 5%. Sarcoidosis may involve any part of the nervous system. Corticosteroids remain the mainstay of treatment of neurosarcoidosis.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / history
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • History, 19th Century
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nervous System Diseases / history*
  • Nervous System Diseases / therapy
  • Sarcoidosis / diagnosis
  • Sarcoidosis / history*
  • Sarcoidosis / therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones