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Granuloma

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An imprecise term applied to (1) any small nodular delimited aggregation of mononuclear inflammatory cells, or (2) such a collection of modified macrophages resembling epithelial cells, usually surrounded by a rim of lymphocytes, often with multinucleated giant cells. Some granulomas contain eosinophils and plasma cells, and fibrosis is commonly seen around the lesion. Granuloma formation represents a chronic inflammatory response initiated by various infectious and noninfectious agents. (Dorland, 27th ed)

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Granuloma

UMLS

Epithelioid granuloma, Granuloma, Granuloma, NOS, Granulomas, Granulomatous Inflammation, Granulomatous inflammation, NOS, Granulomatous Inflammations, Histiocytic granuloma, Inflammation, granulomatous

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localisation: lobule of auricle, diagnosis: Granuloma localisation: lobule of auricle, diagnosis: Granuloma localisation: ear, diagnosis: Granuloma localisation: lobule of auricle, diagnosis: Granuloma