Summary

• Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which cells from the immune system cluster together to form tiny lumps in different parts of the body.
• Sarcoidosis usually happens in the lungs and nearby lymph nodes, but can occur anywhere in the body.
• The symptoms of sarcoidosis depend on what part of the body is affected.
• If your doctor suspects sarcoidosis, they will examine you and arrange for blood tests, imaging scans, lung function tests, or heart and eye examinations.
• Treatment involves medicines such as steroids, immune system suppressants or anti-inflammatories.

These key facts are from healthdirect.gov.au (accessed 29 Jan 2025). Visit the healthdirect website for more information about sarcoidosis.

Relevant Tests

If your doctor suspects you have sarcoidosis, they may request one or more tests.

If you are diagnosed with sarcoidosis, some of these tests will be used to monitor and manage your condition.

Find information about specific tests:

• Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)