Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
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Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic disease of unknown pathogenesis. Its characteristic feature is formation of noncaseating granuloma in involved organs. ⋯ The variations in prevalence and incidence of this disease in individuals from different ethnic, racial groups or families show, that the genetic factors are also involved in sarcoidosis etiology. Although there is a clear genetic influence on the risk of sarcoidosis, the relation between clinical course of the disease is an area for further exploration in the future.