Synonym(s)
Kveim-Nickerson reaction
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Intracutaneous testing of an extract of sarcoidosis granulomas. Positive in 80% of cases. Today, this is a meaningless test procedure in securing the diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
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Intracutaneous injection of 0,2 ml of a suspension of heat-sterilised tissue pulp from sarcoidosis lymph nodes and spleen (Kveim suspension). In the case of a positive result: "sarcoidosis nodules" at the injection site after 4-6 weeks.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer