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Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of certain organs, and sarcoids ( or sarcoidosis) is an inflammation of the lung.
Sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that leads to inflammation. It can affect various organs in the body.
Normally, your immune system defends your body against foreign or harmful substances. For example, it sends special cells to protect organs that are in danger.
These cells release chemicals that recruit other cells to isolate and destroy the harmful substance. Inflammation occurs during this process. Once the harmful substance is destroyed, the cells and the inflammation go away.
In people who have sarcoidosis, the inflammation doesn't go away. Instead, some of the immune system cells cluster to form lumps called granulomas in various organs in your body.
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The information listed above is good, but if you need more information about mesothelioma you may refer to the National Institutes of Health entry for mesothelioma http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mesothelioma.html
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What is hepatic sarcoidosis?
It is sarcoidosis of the liver.
Is mesothelioma and asbestos the same thing?
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer that is CAUSED by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers being inhaled.
What is the difference between HIV and sarcoidosis?
HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.HIV is a virus and sarcoidosis seems to be an autoimmune disease.
Can sarcoidosis cause Secondary vasculitis?
Sarcoidosis can cause Secondary vasculitis
What are the types of Mesothelioma?
Pleural Mesothelioma affects the lungs, Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the stomach and Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the heart. Pleural Mesothelioma was the cause of death of my father, he was exposed to asbestos while working in a ship yard, mixing and applying asbestos to pipes for Plumbing. It takes years for the tiny fibers from asbestos to eventually cause cancer.
Can a lipoma be connected to sarcoidosis?
Perhaps. A lipoma is a fatty tumor but this in not usually seen in sarcoidosis.
Where can you find mesothelioma resources?
Mesothelioma is a rare and serious type of cancer. Several organizations offer help, information, and support for people with mesothelioma and their families. Places to visit include the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance and the Mesothelioma Center.
What does sarcoidosis on the skin look like?
what does Sarcoidosis on the skin look like and can it only affect the skin?
Should a person with sarcoidosis get the H1N1 and flu shot?
A person with Sarcoidosis not get a seasonal flu shot
How common is sarcoidosis in the UK?
Sarcoidosis is estimated to affect about 1 in every 10,000 people in the UK.
What is the commoname for mesothelioma?
Common name for mesothelioma is asbestos cancer. This is because asbestos exposure is the leading cause of the rare cancer known as mesothelioma. Due to its uncommon nature, mesothelioma is typically difficult to diagnose and treat. Therefore, spreading awareness about mesothelioma cancer is very important. There are several sites giving information on mesothelioma but Wikipedia's entry for mesothelioma at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma is fairly comprehensive and easy to read.
Is there an episode of House where sarcoidosis is actually the disease?
Season 5 episode 22 The final diagnosis is Sarcoidosis.
