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See also PMIDs 31612562, 34359324. Several drugs can cause a mimic of naturally-occurring endo- and/or extra-thoracic sarcoid-like reaction/sarcoidosis, or a flare of previously diagnosed sarcoidosis (particularly with the use of interferon, anti-TNF agents, or immune checkpoint inhibitors (PMID: 27504482). Both the timing of exposure to the drug and the effect of discontinuation are important to evaluate whether the condition is drug-related. Examination of the skin including scars and/or tatoo edges for evidence of granuloma can be rewarding (PMIDs 24239377, 33905479, 34359324). See also under VIIa, VIIe, Xl.