Open AccessCOVID‐19 pneumonia in a patient with sarcoidosis: A case report
Author(s) -
Ramdani Hanae,
Benelhosni Khadija,
Moatassim Billah Nabil,
Nassar Ittimade
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3684
Subject(s) - medicine , sarcoidosis , pneumonia , covid-19 , intensive care medicine , immune dysfunction , immune system , immunology , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , outbreak
Key prognostic elements to consider in sarcoidosis patients who contract COVID‐19 pneumonia are pulmonary involvement, the underlying immune system dysfunction, immunosuppressive therapies’ use, and the increased risk for hypercoagulability.