sarcoidosis
Inflammatory Granuloma Disease
Plain-language definition
A systemic inflammatory disease causing granulomas in multiple organs. Ocular sarcoidosis is a common cause of uveitis, especially in young adults.
Where this term comes up
“Ocular sarcoidosis may be the first manifestation of systemic sarcoidosis.”
Condition · Ocular Sarcoidosis
“ACE level (sarcoidosis)”
Test · Autoantibody Testing Panels
“Sarcoidosis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis”
Symptom · Bulging Eye (Proptosis)
- Category
- Test or diagnostic term
- Also written as
- sarcoid
Diagnostic terms describe tests, measurements, imaging, or exam techniques used to understand eye and neuro-ophthalmic problems.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- fundus
Back of the Eye
- immunosuppressive
Immune System Suppression
- ACE
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
- CRP
C-Reactive Protein
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.