EM2610H “Sarcoidosis Chest Imaging in Clinical Care and Research: A Pulmonologist’s Perspective” (IM GR-102326)

Purpose and Overview

The purpose of this presentation is to  review the current and emerging applications of chest imaging in sarcoidosis, emphasizing how imaging informs diagnosis, phenotyping, disease monitoring, treatment decisions, and research outcomes from a pulmonologist's perspective. The presentation will provide general background information about sarcoidosis, why imaging matter in the care and management of patients, review chest imaging techniques, discuss how new research support that there are imaging phenotypes in sarcoidosis that have prognostic implications for patients and provide an update on imaging research in sarcoidosis.  The Take-Home Message: Imaging has evolved from simple radiographic staging to a sophisticated clinical and research platform that helps pulmonologists understand disease activity, guide treatment, measure outcomes, and advance precision medicine in sarcoidosis.

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • To review the current approach to use of chest radiography in sarcoidosis and define the  pros and cons of CXR, HRCT, PET
  • To evaluate the relationship between Chest CT and CXR in pulmonary severity and best use of different chest radiographic tests
  • To define the application of quantitative CT approaches as potential biomarkers in sarcoidosis

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Self-Assessment (MOC)
Course opens: 
10/27/2026
Course expires: 
01/27/2027
Cost:
$0.00
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Lisa Maier, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Professor of Medicine and Division Chief
Division of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
National Jewish Health

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 Self-Assessment (MOC)

Price

Cost:
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