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Neurosarcoidosis Reviewed 11-6-2002 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Neurosarcoidosis?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Neurosarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is a progressive multi-system disease that commonly affects young adults. Neurosarcoidosis refers to the neurological manifestations of sarcoidosis. Symptoms vary widely and may include facial palsy, muscle weakness and wasting, numbness in various parts of the body, excessive thirst, fatigue, headache, seizures, lethargy, fever, memory loss, hallucinations, irritability, agitation, depression, loss of taste, and voice, hearing and vision impairments. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Sarcoidosis Research Institute
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI)
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