Contrary to common misconceptions, sarcoidosis affects more than just the lungs in approximately 90% of cases; it's a multisystem disease with potential implications for nearly any organ, including the skin, eyes, heart, liver, and brain.
The notion that it's 'just sarcoidosis' downplays the significant impact on quality of life experienced by a substantial minority of patients who face chronic forms of the disease.
Composed of inflammatory cells, granulomas can mimic tumors and sometimes result in misdiagnosis.
Clarifying common myths, sarcoidosis is not contagious. Patients often report severe fatigue and pain as predominant symptoms, with fatigue characterized by overwhelming exhaustion unrelieved by rest.
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