Referred to as granulomatous inflammation of the lungs

Is an immune system disorder whose cause is relatively unkown.

Typically individuals exhibit symptoms in there 30s and 40s

World wide incidence is anywhere from 1 to 40 per 100,000

Most often seen in Northern European Countries such as Sweden and Iceland

North American Blacks and Northern European Whites have a higher incidence

Women are affected more than men

Symptoms
   -    Variety of symptoms can be seen
   -    Seen in several organs such as lungs, kidney, skin, liver, nerves, heart, eyes or others.
   -    Fatigue
   -    Fever
   -    Shortness of breath
   -    Cough
   -    Joint pain

X-rays are important and can be helpful
Biopsy is essential for diagnosis with a finding of granulomatous inflammation

Treatment
·     Oral corticosteroids
        -   prednisone

.     Long term control may be indicated

·    Severe condition may require imunosuppressant:
        -   azathioprine
        -   methotrexate