ACE and anemia (phenotype): Elevated ESR/CRP in 64.4%. Leukocytosis in ~50%. Mild anemia ~30%. Autoimmune serologies—ANA, RF, etc.—negative in all tested (except positive aPL in 1). ACE levels normal in all tested (no sarcoid). TB/fungal tests/cultures all negative (idiopathic GM by exclusion)