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Neurosarcoidosis
Alternate Names : Sarcoidosis - Nervous System
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Neurosarcoidosis Diagnosis & Tests
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).
If sarcoidosis is suspected but not already known, a chest X-ray often reveals lesions typical of the disorder. Nerve biopsy of affected nerve tissue confirms the disorder.
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Bell's Palsy
• Delirium
• Dementia
• Diabetes Insipidus
• Hypopituitarism
• Meningitis
• Mononeuropathy
• Optic Neuritis
• Sarcoidosis
• Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy
Tests & Exams
• Chest X-Ray
• CSF Collection
• Nerve Biopsy
Other Topics
• Chronic
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Hearing Loss
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Function Loss
• Numbness and Tingling
• Peripheral
• Safety
• Seizures
• Smell - Impaired
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Taste - Impaired
• Thirst - Excessive
• Urination - Excessive Volume
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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