Departments of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, USA.
Am J Ther. 2013 May-Jun;20(3):292-9. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e31818637ef.
Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease, which uncommonly affects nervous system. However, when present, it may affect both central and peripheral nervous systems and potentially mimics other chronic diseases of the nervous system. Pathogenesis of neurosarcoidosis remains largely unknown, and its diagnosis and management pose serious challenges to clinicians. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of neurosarcoidosis are necessary to produce satisfactory clinical outcomes. This review discusses clinical manifestations, current diagnostic studies, and currently available modalities for management of neurosarcoidosis.
结节病是一种多系统肉芽肿性疾病,很少累及神经系统。然而,当它累及神经系统时,可能影响中枢和周围神经系统,并可能模拟其他神经系统慢性疾病。神经结节病的发病机制在很大程度上仍然未知,其诊断和治疗对临床医生来说是一个严峻的挑战。早期诊断和积极治疗神经结节病对于获得满意的临床结局是必要的。本文讨论了神经结节病的临床表现、目前的诊断研究以及现有的治疗方法。