Diagnostic role of BAL fluid CD4/CD8 ratio in different radiographic and clinical forms of pulmonary sarcoidosis

Abstract

Conclusions: BAL is a valuable method in diagnostic pathway of pulmonary sarcoidosis. However, results of BALF examination must be interpreted considering a specific clinical case. BALF CD4/CD8 ratio depends on clinical and radiographic manifestation. Please cite this paper as: Danila E, Norkuniene J, Jurgauskiene L and Malickaite R. Diagnostic role of BAL fluid CD4/CD8 ratio in different radiographic and clinical forms of pulmonary sarcoidosis.