Prognostic value of red cell distribution width in patients with sarcoidosis


Ozsu S. S., Ozcelik N., ÖZTUNA F., ÖZLÜ T.

CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL, vol.9, no.1, pp.34-38, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/crj.12101
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.34-38
  • Keywords: prognosis, red cell distribution width, sarcoidosis, MORTALITY, PREDICTOR
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BackgroundSarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology. There are no data on the indications for specific tests or optimal frequency for monitoring of the disease activity in sarcoidosis.