Bronchoalveolar lavage, serum angiotensin-converting enzyme, and /sup 67/Ga scanning in extrathoracic sarcoidosis

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Chest; (United States)

OSTI ID:6564161

Wallaert, B; Ramon, P; Fournier, E; Tonnel, A B; Voisin, C

Results of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), 67Ga scanning, and serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (SACE) assay are compared in the assessment of pulmonary involvement in ten cases of extrathoracic sarcoidosis. Standard clinical, radiologic, and pulmonary function tests detected no pulmonary changes in these patients, but BAL demonstrated an increased alveolar lymphocytosis in eight of ten cases. SACE levels were increased in two cases, and the thoracic gallium uptake was normal in all cases. BAL appears to be the best technique for diagnosing latent pulmonary involvement in extrathoracic sarcoidosis.

• Research Organization: Department of Pneumonology, Hopital Albert Calmette, Lille, France
• OSTI ID: 6564161
• Journal Information: Chest; (United States), Vol. 82:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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