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Table 1 Diagnostic criteria for neurosarcoidosis establish definite, probable and possible disease [6]

From: Neurolymphomatosis mimicking neurosarcoidosis: a case report

Definite

Clinical presentation compatible with neurosarcoidosis

 

Exclusion of other possible causes

 

Positive nervous system histology

Probable

Clinical presentation compatible with neurosarcoidosis

 

Laboratory support of CNS inflammation*

 

Exclusion of other possible causes

 

Evidence of systemic sarcoidosis**

Possible

Clinical presentation compatible with neurosarcoidosis

 

Exclusion of other possible causes

  1. *High concentrations of CSF protein and high numbers of cells, the presence of oligoclonal bands, or MRI evidence compatible with neurosarcoidosis. **Positive histology or at least two indirect indicators from gallium scan, chest imaging, and serum angiotensin converting enzyme.