Title: Treatment of Sarcoidosis: Pros-Cons of Corticosteroids Therapy
Abstract:Sonoko Nagai 1) , Ulrich Costabel2) 【ABSTRACT】 Sarcoidosis is a systemic, chronic disease. Various organ involvement can be found. While use of corticosteroids is a standard therapy, there continue to...Sonoko Nagai 1) , Ulrich Costabel2) 【ABSTRACT】 Sarcoidosis is a systemic, chronic disease. Various organ involvement can be found. While use of corticosteroids is a standard therapy, there continue to be questions about the timing of therapy, dose and duration, tapering and relapse, maintenance therapy, and the long term effect of corticosteroids. Immunosupressants and anticytokine agents are still under evaluation. We discussed the above-mentioned points based on recent studies and our own experience. [JJSOG 2004;24:91-95]Read More
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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