...is used to treat pulmonary edema, or excess fluid accumulation in the lungs, as well as other pulmonary conditions, including cystic fibrosis and sarcoidosis. What is Total Lung Lavage? Total...
...Affecting the middle section of the uveal tract. Typically caused by diseases such as sarcoidosis. Posterior uveitis: Affecting the rear of the uveal tract. This is a rare form of...
...thymus gland. Mediastinoscopy is often performed to diagnose and determine the extent of several conditions including lung cancer, lymphoma, tuberculosis, and sarcoidosis. The procedure allows the doctor to assess the...
...Sarcoidosis, a condition characterised by the inflammation of various parts of the body Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disorder characterised by dry eyes and dry mouth These conditions may cause symptoms...
...heart tissue, which can indicate conditions such as myocarditis or sarcoidosis. ### Preparation Prior to a PET heart imaging study, you will need to: – Fast for 4-6 hours before...
...tests, as determined by their physicians:[6] Sarcoidosis Myeloma Bone metastases Solitary kidney Urinary tract anomalies Treatment of kidney stones The treatment of kidney stones varies depending on the size of...
...attack Heart surgery Chest trauma Kidney failure or injury Severe untreated hypothyroidism Whipple’s disease Familial Mediterranean fever Cancer Radiation (e.g., radiotherapy) Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory condition that can affect many organs)...
...pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma Pneumonia Tuberculosis Sarcoidosis, a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue, usually in the lungs and skin Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition...
...burns. severe trauma. Food allergy and poisoning Granulomatous disease This is a specific group of conditions that affect the body’s immune system. People with Crohn’s disease or sarcoidosis can develop...
...imbalanced immune system. Patients with unexplained arrhythmias Other heart conditions that may be diagnosed using endomyocardial biopsy are cardiac sarcoidosis, cardiac tumors, and amyloidosis. Although invasive, endomyocardial biopsy is considered...
