Clinical and pathological analysis of sarcoidosis in 16 elderly patients
- VernacularTitle:16例老年人结节病的临床分析
- Author:
Huixing KE
;
Hongying LI
;
Tieying SUN
;
Zhongling LIU
;
Xibin WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sarcoidosis;
Lung diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
60 years, 13.3% of the total sarcoidosis patients) diagnosed as sarcoidosis based on national criteria from the year 1965 through 1999 were reviewed. Results The clinical degree was as follows: phase I, 8 cases; phase Ⅱ, 6 cases; phase Ⅲ, 2 cases. The elderly sarcoidosis patients manifested variously, with misdiagnosis rate being 50%. The active degree of pulmonary sarcoidosis was correctly evaluated after the diagnosis was confirmed and the patients was strictly observed during the treatment since it was very important for avoiding the occurrence of complications. Conclusions The early diagnosis in elderly patients with sarcoidosis should be emphasized to prevent them from missing and misdiagnosis. The elderly patients with treating indications in phases Ⅱ and Ⅲ could be given steroids and constant observation and regular examinations are important during the treatment.
