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Question 1

What condition does erythema nodosum, a non-productive cough, arthralgia and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy suggest?

Answer 1

This suggests sarcoidosis

Question 2

What abnormality does sarcoidosis cause on bloods?

Answer 2

Hypercalcaemia due to increased macrophages in the granulomas causing increased vitamin D conversion to active form