The most likely cause of bihilar lymphadenopathy
Correct Answer: Sarcoidosis
Description: Sarcoidosis is a multi system granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology characterised by the presence of non-caseating granulomas.The definitive feature of Sarcoidosis in a chest X ray is bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.Lofgren's syndrome is an acute illness characterised by erythema nodosum,peripheral ahropathy,uveitis,bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy,lethargy and occasionally fever. Reference:Davidson' s Medicine-22 nd edition,page no:710 & Harrison
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