Sarcoidosis presenting with severe thrombocytopenia and arthritis
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Summary
In this case report a patient with biopsy-proven sarcoidosis is described, presenting with joint symptoms and severe thrombocytopenia, due to immune-mediated platelet destruction.
Key words
Sarcoidosis Thrombocytopenia Serum Angiotensine Converting EnzymePreview
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