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A 32-year-old female asked:
Few cases of iritis. had chest and si joint x-rays. all fine. does this rule out sarcoidosis? had blood work too. all fine except hs crp level is 2.6.
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Sarcoidosis: This granulomatous disorder can be a cause of iritis and numerous other organ system diseases. Diagnosis is difficult and is best made with biopsy of involved tissues. We have already discussed your crp.
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Dr. Bruce Rothschildanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
No: Spondyloarthropathy and sarcoid still must be considered. Early ankylosing spondylitis may not be recognized on si x-rays and other forms of spondylitis may spare the si.
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