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.
In the United States, pulmonary fibrosis is the leading cause of death in sarcoidosis, which carries a mortality rate of 1% to 5%. Other complications of pulmonary sarcoidosis include mycetomas, pleural effusions, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, endobronchial stenosis, and, rarely, bullous lung disease.ummary. 1  Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disease, of unknown etiology, which most often affects the lungs, skin, and eyes. 2  In the United States, sarcoidosis is more prevalent and more severe in blacks than in whites. 3  The prevalence has been estimated at 35/100,000 in blacks and 11/100,000 in whites.