Myocardial sarcoidosis unresponsive to steroids. Treatment with cyclophosphamide.

Abstract

Sarcoidosis affecting the pleura, pericardium, and myocardium is described in a patient who demonstrated continued disease activity while on therapy with high-dose steroids. Cyclophosphamide was found to be highly effective in suppressing her disease over a period of six years.

• Authors: S L Demeter
• Journal: Chest (Chest) Vol. 94 Issue 1 Pg. 202-3 (Jul 1988) ISSN: 0012-3692 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3383636 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Cyclophosphamide
• Prednisone

Topics

• Adult
• Cardiomyopathies (drug therapy)
• Cyclophosphamide (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Prednisone (therapeutic use)
• Sarcoidosis (drug therapy)