Jeanne Gosselin, Chantal Roy-Hewitson, Sean S M Bullis, John C DeWitt, Bruno P Soares, Sidarth Dasari, Alana Nevares
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Abstract
Purpose of review: The aim of this review is to provide an update of clinical presentation, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, and treatment according to recent evidence.
Recent findings: Neurosarcoidosis remains a diagnosis of exclusion, with infectious and malignant etiologies recognized as important mimickers. Corticosteroids remain as first-line therapy. In recent years, however, studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy in the treatment of neurosarcoidosis, leading to improved outcomes. Neurosarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease with protean manifestations that may affect any part of the central and peripheral nervous system. It has many mimickers, and potentially devastating complications necessitating long-term follow-up. Early initiation of treatment, particularly with anti-TNF therapy, may lead to better outcomes and fewer relapses. There is an unmet need for randomized controlled trials that provide robust data to guide therapy and the long-term management of neurosarcoidosis patients.
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This journal aims to review the most important, recently published research in the field of rheumatology. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care and prevention of rheumatologic conditions.
We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas such as the many forms of arthritis, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also occasionally provided.