Peripheral Airway Biopsy in Sarcoidosis (Sopranos)
Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary focused on measuring Sarcoidosis, Bronchoscopy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Necessity of a pathological confirmation of the clinical and radiological (CT) diagnosis of sarcoidosis. Age >18 years American Society of Anesthesiologists score 1-3. Exclusion Criteria: Inability of unwillingness to consent Steroid therapy (at least 1 week) in the 2 months preceding bronchoscopy. Pregnancy. Uncontrolled coagulopathy Contraindication to the temporary interruption of anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, except aspirin.
Sites / Locations
- Fondazione Policlinico Univeristario A. Gemelli IRCCSRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Peripheral airway biopsy arm
All patients with clinical and radiological suspicion of sarcoidosis will be submitted to biopsy of peripheral airways (> 6th branching generation).