What's Sarcoidosis
 
Sarcoidosis

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Aspects of Sarcoidosis

Lymph nodes
Sarcoidosis of the heart
Sarcoidosis of the eye
Sarcoidosis of the skin
Sarcoidosis of the nervous system
Sarcoidosis of the liver


Sarcoidosis of the nervous system

It is rare, but sarcoidosis can effect any part of the nervous system. Sometimes, the nerve in the face can be affected resulting in weakening of the facial muscle.

Prednisone treatment at 40 mg to 80 mg per day is utilized for treatment of sarcoidosis involving the brain, large nerves from the brain or peripheral nerves. Long term effectiveness has not been fully established. In rare situations, certain types of surgical procedures may be utilized.

 


 

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