This illness can include a broad range of organs, yet it is typically known to be in the lymph nodes, lung, eyes, liver, and skin, however it can also affect the heart, central nervous system, spleen, bone, joint, muscles, and nose (Arondi, Valsecchi, Borghesi, and Monti 80). In spite of the fact that Sarcoidosis can influence several organs, it is predominantly found in the lungs, called Pulmonary Sarcoidosis and is considered to be an interstitial lung disease. An interstitial lung disease is a broad classification of disorders that involve progressive scarring of the lung tissues between and supporting the air sacs. The scarring that is associated with interstitial lung disease may cause progressive lung stiffness, eventually decreasing the ability to breathe in and allow enough oxygen into the circulatory …show more content…
The medical history of the patient revealed coeliac disease. She was never a smoker and on physical examination, the patient was cachectic without any other pathological findings, in particular, no superficial lymphadenopathies were noticeable. Blood analysis showed leukocytosis; chest x-ray displayed micro-nodular interstitial disease; she was immediately started on anti-tuberculosis therapy. Despite the prompt beginning of anti-tubercular therapy, the clinical condition worsened day by day. Persistent fever was present and after five days since admission, respiratory failure developed requiring oxygen therapy. A diagnosis was made after approximately fifteen days of admission when a biopsy was finally taken from the lungs.