Table 3:
Comorbidities related to sarcoidosis and its treatment as reported by sarcoidosis patients with lymphoma as compared to those with no lymphoma*
| Lymphoma (n=43) | No lymphoma (n=86) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing’s disease | 2(4.7) | 3(3.5) | 0.747 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5(11.6) | 18(21) | 0.193 |
| Hypercalcemia | 4(9.3) | 6(7) | 0.641 |
| Obesity | 18(42) | 30(35) | 0.440 |
| Chronic fatigue | 18(42) | 20(23.3) | 0.029 |
| Chronic pain syndrome | 16(37.2) | 11(12.8) | 0.001 |
| Congestive heart failure | 4(9.3) | 2(2.3) | 0.076 |
| Depression | 18(42) | 19(22.1) | 0.019 |
| Fibromyalgia | 11(26.2) | 8(9.3) | 0.012 |
| Hypertension | 16(37.2) | 16(18.6) | 0.021 |
*
Patients were asked whether they developed any of a list of comorbidities AFTER they were given the diagnosis of sarcoidosis