Sarcoidose infanto-juvenil

Sarcoidosis in children and adolescents

Authors

  • José Henrique W. Aquino Chefe da Enfermaria de Adolescentes do Núcleo de Estudos da Saúde do Adolescente (NESA) - Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ); Professor Auxiliar da Disciplina de Medicina de Adolescentes da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da UERJ

Keywords:

Sarcoidosis, diagnosis, epidemiology, children, adolescent.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis is a non-caseating multisystem granulomatous disease whose etiology is still unknown. Although it is more
prevalent among young adults, two distinct forms affecting children and adolescents have been described. The purpose of
this paper is to present an updated overview of this condition in pediatric patients.

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Published

2011-06-21

How to Cite

W. Aquino, J. H. (2011). Sarcoidose infanto-juvenil: Sarcoidosis in children and adolescents. Adolescência E Saúde, 8(3), 70–75. Retrieved from https://adolescenciaesaude.com/index.php/aes/article/view/725

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2011): Vol. 8 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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