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Biomarkers in Sarcoidosis: Beginning of a New Era?

Authors :
van der Mark SC
Bajnath VWS
Veltkamp M
Source :
Clinics in chest medicine [Clin Chest Med] 2024 Mar; Vol. 45 (1), pp. 33-43. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 11.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

At present, no biomarker exists which is truly specific for sarcoidosis and the ones available have modest sensitivity and specificity. The clinical context should dictate the choice of biomarker(s) used to address different clinical questions such as diagnosis, monitoring disease activity or monitoring response to treatment. In the future, in addition to known serum biomarkers, it seems fruitful to further explore a possible role of imaging, exhaled air and even biopsy-related biomarkers in sarcoidosis to guide clinical management.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-8216
Volume :
45
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinics in chest medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38245369
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccm.2023.09.002