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Granuloma

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Definition: A relatively small nodular inflammatory lesion containing grouped mononuclear phagocytes, caused by infectious and noninfectious agents.  GEN: prefer specifics; coord IM with organ/dis (IM); malignant of nose   
See Also Tuberculoma
Examples Angiolymphoid Hyperplasia with Eosinophilia; Churg-Strauss Syndrome; Necrobiotic Xanthogranuloma 		Other names Granulomas
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Granulomas, congenital cerebral  0   *Brain Diseases/congenital *Granuloma/congenital.
Xanthogranulomatous sialadenitis  0   *Granuloma *Parotid Neoplasms *Sialadenitis *Xanthomatosis.
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis  0   *Cholecystitis *Granuloma *Xanthomatosis.

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