Conjunctival biopsy in sarcoidosis

Excisional biopsy, under slit lamp visualization, makes conjunctival biopsies a viable alternative to bronchoscopy as the initial diagnostic step. The authors report their experience on excisional biopsies of the palpebral conjunctiva in 16 patients suspected of having sarcoidosis.

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Published in:	Journal of the National Medical Association Vol. 72; no. 4; pp. 347 - 349
Main Authors:	Merritt, J C, Lipper, S L, Peiffer, R L, Hale, L M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1980
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Biopsy Conjunctiva - pathology Humans Original Communications Sarcoidosis - diagnosis Sarcoidosis - pathology
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Summary:	Excisional biopsy, under slit lamp visualization, makes conjunctival biopsies a viable alternative to bronchoscopy as the initial diagnostic step. The authors report their experience on excisional biopsies of the palpebral conjunctiva in 16 patients suspected of having sarcoidosis.
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ISSN:	0027-9684