Sarcoidosis associated massive pleural Effusion: Case report and literature review

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown etiology, commonly involving the lungs. Pleural effusion is an uncommon initial manifestation. We present a case of massive recurrent pleural effusion refractory to corticosteroids, requiring surgical decortication and immunosuppressive therapy, with a fa...

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Published in:	Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Main Authors:	Sergio David Angulo, Jessica Marcela Hermosa, Juan José Montoya, Isabel Cristina Sánchez, María Alejandra López, Marcela Patricia Orrego, Ángela María Martínez
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Large pleural effusion Massive pleural effusion Sarcoidosis Steroids
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007125000838