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Thorax 42:818-820 doi:10.1136/thx.42.10.818
  • Research Article

Sarcoidosis in two patients with cystic fibrosis: a fortuitous association?

  1. T J Cooper,
  2. A J Day,
  3. P H Weller,
  4. D M Geddes
  1. Department of Thoracic Medicine, London Chest Hospital.

      Abstract

      Two cases of cystic fibrosis complicated by sarcoidosis are described. Possible pathogenetic interactions between the two diseases are discussed. The diagnosis of sarcoidosis in patients with chronic pulmonary inflammation is difficult, and if overlooked may lead to inappropriate treatment.