Abnormal collection of inflammatory cells (granulomas) throughout the body.
Most common location for granulomas to occur are the lung, skin, heart, and brain.
Exact cause unknown - thought to be related to an immune reaction to a prior insult such as infection or chemical exposure earlier in life.
Do not confuse with infectious granulomatous processes such as tuberculosis.
Most common location for granulomas to occur are the lung, skin, heart, and brain.
Exact cause unknown - thought to be related to an immune reaction to a prior insult such as infection or chemical exposure earlier in life.
Do not confuse with infectious granulomatous processes such as tuberculosis.
Sarcoidosis
Malignancy
Tuberculosis
Amyloidosis
Coccidioidomycosis
Cryptococcosis
Histiocytosis X
Toxoplasmosis