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What does it mean when result say there are changes of old granulomatous disease?

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Change in activity: Granuloma means a collection of immune cells in an area of body. Usually this happens in a long standing infection such tuberculosis. When the appearance changes in a old tissue, it could mean a reactivation.

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Answered 2/8/2021

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