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. 2012 Apr;9(4):10-6.

Neurosarcoidosis and the complexity in its differential diagnoses: a review

David R Spiegel  1 , Kristyn Morris, Ubha Rayamajhi
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Neurosarcoidosis and the complexity in its differential diagnoses: a review

David R Spiegel et al. Innov Clin Neurosci. 2012 Apr.

Abstract

While uncommon, neurosarcoidosis has been reported to present similarly to schizophrenia, with auditory hallucinations and delusions. We review the evaluation and work-up of neurosarcoidosis and discuss the differential diagnoses of these psychotic symptoms.

Keywords: Interleukin 6; Neurosarcoidosis; first episode psychosis.

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Differential diagnosis of psychotic disorders in neurosarcoidosis. Derived from American Psychiatric Association.
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