Neurosarcoidosis Health Article

Expectations (prognosis)

The probable outcome varies. Some cases resolve on their own in 4-6 months. Other cases continue intermittently for the rest of the person's life.

Complications

• Permanent neurologic losses
• Progressive neurologic losses
• Brainstem involvement (rare, but life-threatening)

Note: Complications are variable depending on which portion of the nervous system is involved and the response to treatment.

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you have sarcoidosis and any neurologic symptoms occur.

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if there is a sudden loss of sensation, movement, or function.

Prevention

Treatment of known sarcoidosis may reduce the chance that neurologic symptoms will occur by shutting off the immune system before the abnormal response can harm nerves.