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what is granuloma?

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Small nodule: Doctors use the word "granuloma" in different ways.  Pathologists may be the most precise in their use.  It's basically a collection immune cells (macrophages) that are in a tight knit ball - could be either from an infection or not.  There may be some necrosis in the granuloma.

Question 2

what does granuloma in the spleen mean?

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Usually TB or histo: These are usually walled-off infections. Here in Kansas City, it's really common to have these thanks to the histoplasmosis.

Question 3

my son has a granuloma and i was told 3 weeks ago i have to get it frozen off with a cream. what cream?

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How old: is your son and where is the granuloma?  Most of the time a granuloma is destroyed by cauterization with silver nitrate or a similar substance.  If your son is an infant, this is the technique used.  Aldera (imiquimoid) may be the cream regerred to.  Granuloma annulare, another type of lesion with similar name is treated with steroid creams or ointments as one method

Question 4

what are splenic calcified granulomas? how are they treated?

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Histoplasmosis: We consider histoplasmosis a fungal disease. The calcifications  suggest  it is now  healed. Yoru physician can help guide you in the full evaluation or have  you see  an infectious disease  expert.

Question 5

what is a granuloma?

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Benign mass: In a granuloma, a group of macrophages (scavenger cells) stick tightly together to wall something off. It's the basis of the normal response to many things, from tuberculosis to a splinter to an ingrown hair. A calcified, stable nodule on your chest x-ray is likely an old granuloma; most of us here in kansas have one from meeting histoplasmosis. They're seen in many forms in many illnesses.

Question 6

how is a granuloma treated?

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Depends on the cause: Of granuloma. Tubercular granulomas are treated with antibiotics, whereas sarcoid granulomas are treated with steroid. Other caused of granulomas are foreign bodies, leprosy, fungal infections and some auto-immune disorders.

Question 7

what is a granuloma please? tysvm

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A term used to: Describe a collection of inflammatory cells and most commonly caused by an infection of tissue. Granulomas  are commonly found in the lung tissue which most of the time is the result of fungal infection. There are different types of  granulomas depending on which tissue they develop in and what infection caused the formation of granulomas. Overall, they are considered benign lesions.

Question 8

what is the definition of noncaseating granuloma?

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Hard in the middle: Granuloma is body defense mechanism response to an antigen which cannot be dealth with. Usually this response is by fibroblasts, macrophages and some inflammatory cells and is like a firm ball, in the center of which is trapped antigen. This is in contrast with caseating granuloma in which there is necrosis in the middle of this ball. This usually formed in tb.
Shahzeidi, md.

Question 9

what is juvenile zanthro granuloma? how is it treated?

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Franklins: juvenile xanthogranuloma is a self limited skin disorder. Mainly affects infants and small children consists of tan colored firm slightly raised papulonodules several mm in diameter. Treatment varies depending upon location  from topical to intralesional steroids surgical removal use of radiotherapy

Question 10

what is a pyogenic granuloma?

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Tissue overgrowth: A pyogenic granuloma occurs after an injury or trauma. This is part of the body's healing response. The granulation tissue grows quickly to cover the area of injury and will usually be covered by epithelial tissue (skin). Sometimes this balance is thrown off and the tissue grows to quickly or the skin grows to slowly. To treat this problem, the granuloma is removed and the skin is sutured closed.

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