Sarcoidosis Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
In most cases, your doctor will diagnose sarcoidosis based on three factors:
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You have symptoms and physical findings that suggest sarcoidosis.
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Your chest X-ray shows abnormal areas that are consistent with sarcoidosis.
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You have had a biopsy done, and it shows signs of sarcoidosis. A biopsy is a small piece of tissue that is removed for laboratory testing. This tissue sample can be taken from your lung, skin, lip or another inflamed or...
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