Encyclopedia: Granuloma
In medicine , a granuloma is a nodule consisting mainly of epithelioid macrophages and other inflamatory and immune cells as well as extracellular matrix. They are often surrounded by a lymphocyte cuff or fibrosis. Granulomas form when the immune system attempts to fend off and isolate an antigen. The antigen can be an infectious pathogen or a foreign body but in many cases granulomas form without apparent cause in autoimmune...
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How do I get rid of a granuloma on a nose piercing?
I got my nose pierced and a granuloma formed, and I have no idea how...
I got my nose pierced and a granuloma formed, and I have no idea how...
You might have a condition called a "keloid". It is an exaggerated scar from skin piercing, seen often in patients of african descent, but can occur in any race. I...
Asked by buffkitty222 - 10 months ago
What is my chance with calcified granuloma?
The heart doctor found calcified granuloma in my left lung at the base of it...
The heart doctor found calcified granuloma in my left lung at the base of it...
From all the reading and case histories I can find most of them are harmless. Make sure you continue to question your doctors in addition to any information found here. "A...
Asked by madame butterfly - 6 months ago
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