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Granulomas are your body's reaction to foreign substance. There are many diseases that cause this: brucellosis, syphilis, bartonellosis, lymphogranuloma venereum, tuberculosis, leprosy, histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, leishmaniasis, filariasis, trichinosis, schistosomiasis, berylliosis, sarcoidosis, Crohn’s disease, silicosis, Asbestosis and some malignant tumors.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSarcoidosis is a condition that give rise to tiny lumps known as granulomas. They develop at different site of the body due to inflammation.
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What is sarcodosis?
It is a disease involving collections of inflammatory cells that can form as nodules called granulomas in multiple organs of the body. Most often located in lungs and lymph nodes. The average mortality rate is less than 5% in untreated cases.
What is a inflammatory disease in which small nodules or tubercles form in lymph nodes and other organs?
the microbe of tuberculosis enters the lungs and the body responds by sealing it off inside nodules or tubercles
What are possible side effects of a barium enema?
Complications that may be caused by the test include perforation of the colon, water intoxication, barium granulomas (inflamed nodules), and allergic reaction.
What disease does Mariah Carey have?
none, unless stupid is a disease. She has nodules on her vocal cords.
Can congestive heart failure cause lung nodules?
Yes, congestive heart failure can cause lung nodules. Lung nodules often lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also called COPD.
What is a dorsal nodules?
It's usually related to Dupuytrens' Disease. They are hard, solid masses on the back of your hands in the knuckle area.
Is there really a disease that makes roots grow from your feet like Treeman?
He suffered from a disease called Epidermodysplasia verruciformis that caused keratinous nodules to form on his skin. The disease results in growths resembling vegetation but they are not roots.
How is Acne conglobata treated?
Acne conglobata, a more common form of severe inflammation, is characterized by numerous, deep, inflammatory nodules that heal with scarring. It is treated with oral isotretinoin and corticosteroids
Lymph Nodules can be either Primary Nodules or Secondary Nodules?
Yes, primary nodules don't have germinal centers(active B cells) while secondary nodules do.
Which part of a plant serves as home for nitrogen fixing bacteria?
Nodules
Is it possible for spleen nodules to grow in the lungs of a human?
No. Spleen nodules cannot grow in human or any other lungs. Spleen nodules grow on the spleen. There are nodules that do grow in the lungs, however.
What is leprosy characterized by?
The infection is characterized by abnormal changes of the skin.
