cytology. the study of cells, their origin, structure, function, and pathology. adj., adj cytologÂ´ic. aspiration biopsy cytology (ABC) the microscopic study of cells from superficial or internal lesions obtained by aspiration biopsy.
An exam may show problems with one or more nerves. A history of sarcoidosis followed nerve-related symptoms highly suggests neurosarcoidosis. However, symptoms of the condition can mimic other medical disorders, including diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism, optic neuritis, meningitis, and certain tumors.lso known as: Sarcoidosis-nervous system. Neurosarcoidosis is a complication of sarcoidosis in which inflammation occurs in the brain, spinal cord, and other areas of the nervous system.
People worldwide have this disease although it is believed to affect some ethnic groups more than others. Sarcoidosis affects all ages but it is usually first diagnosed in the 20-40 year age group. Sarcoidosis is most commonly found in the lungs and lymph nodes. The disease also targets other organs such as the kidneys, heart, liver, spleen, stomach, brain, skin, eyes, salivary glands, sinuses, muscles, bones and nervous system, cells, nerves and soft tissue.