Table 1.
Characteristics of Patients with Sarcoidosis and Healthy Controls
| Parameters | Patients (n = 57) | Controls (n = 50) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 43.56 (±12.3) | 42.08 (±11.28) | 0.517 |
| Gender [male] | 29 (50.9%) | 23 (46%) | 0.615 |
| Height (cm) | 170.28 (±9.11) | 169.04 (±8.41) | 0.570 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.09 (±14.77) | 72.48 (±14.84) | 0.967 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.27 (±4.99) | 25.52 (±5.54) | 0.800 |
| Stage | |||
| Stage I - lymphadenopathy | 19.3% | NA | NA |
| Stage II - lymphadenopathy and pulmonary infiltrates |
22.8% | NA | NA |
| Stage III - pulmonary infiltrates | 33.3% | NA | NA |
| Stage IV - pulmonary fibrosis | 24.6% | NA | NA |
Notes: Data are presented as mean (±std. dev.) or absolute frequency (percentage).
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.