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Can Sarcoids Be Left Untreated?

Can Sarcoids Be Left Untreated?

Can Sarcoids Be Left Untreated?Stephen Fennell
Published on: 20/04/2026

Short answer Yes—sarcoids can sometimes be left untreated, but only with active monitoring and informed judgement. In many cases, doing nothing initially is reasonable. In others, it allows the condition to become significantly more difficult to manage. Why this is not a simple yes-or-no decision

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