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Sarcoidosis in the brain

08/10/2008 12:33PM

Question:

hello sarco was diagnosed in my lymph nodes, about two years ago.in the last few weeks i noticed a permanent head ache along with high blood preesure. my doctor thinks perhaps sarcoidosis has got the brain. what do you think about it and what could you inform about this form of sarco which is not well known ? thank you

Answer:

There are many causes of headache, including high blood pressure. I would not immediately jump to the conclusion that you have sarcoidosis of the brain without further and appropriate testing. You should follow up closely with your doctor to determine the cause of the unexplained headaches.

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Response by:

The Ohio State University Elliott D. Crouser, MD
Assistant Professor
Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Elliott D. Crouser, MD