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March 12, 2026

Evaluation of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Parameters in Pulmonary, Ocular and Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis

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This research aims to evaluate optical coherence tomography angiography parameters in patients with sarcoidosis.
Assessment of DCP-VD in sarcoidosis patients
Comparison of ocular, pulmonary, and extrapulmonary forms
Evaluation of OCTA for early detection of microvascular changes
DCP-VD is significantly reduced in sarcoidosis patients
Early signs of microvascular compromise detected in extrapulmonary and ocular phenotypes
OCTA identified subtle retinal changes before clinical symptoms appeared

Abstract

DCP-VD is selectively reduced in sarcoidosis, suggesting early subclinical microvascular compromise, particularly in extrapulmonary and ocular phenotypes. OCTA may serve as a valuable non-invasive tool for detecting subtle retinal microvascular changes before clinical signs appear. Further longitudinal studies are warranted to assess the prognostic implications of these findings.

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Mustafa Hepokur

Güldeniz Usta Küçükbezirci

Ersan Atahan

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Ocular Immunology and Inflammation

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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

University of Health Sciences

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