Wednesday, November, 11, 2009
What Organs Are Involved In The Nervous System?
Health Encyclopedia: Neurosarcoidosis
Definition
Neurosarcoidosis is a complication of sarcoidosis involving inflammation and abnormal deposits in the tissues of the nervous system (which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and other nerves).
Alternative Names
Sarcoidosis - nervous system
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Sarcoidosis is a chronic disorder that affects many body systems. The majority of cases involve the lungs, but the condition can affect any area of the body.
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...or locally injected drugs, vacuum devices, and surgically implanted devices. In rare cases, surgery
involving veins or arteries may be considered. Psychotherapy Experts often treat...
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...neuropathy. Symptoms, which may take days, weeks, or months to develop, depend on the type or types of nerves
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...vessels that carry oxygenated blood to
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