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. 1987 Oct;42(10):818–820. doi: 10.1136/thx.42.10.818

Sarcoidosis in two patients with cystic fibrosis: a fortuitous association?

T J Cooper 1, A J Day 1, P H Weller 1, D M Geddes 1
PMCID: PMC460960  PMID: 3424258

Abstract

Two cases of cystic fibrosis complicated by sarcoidosis are described. Possible pathogenetic interactions between the two diseases are discussed. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis in patients with chronic pulmonary inflammation is difficult, and if overlooked may lead to inappropriate treatment.

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