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Granuloma or granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa

Granuloma ou lesões semelhantes a granuloma da mucosa oral

Category

Definition

These are formed in response to certain micro-organisms in specific infections (ex. in tuberculosis, leprosy, syphilis), against foreign particles (ex. retained sutures), or as part of the immune response (ex. Crohn's disease or sarcoid). Granulomas associated with tuberculosis are characterized by central necrosis.

Inclusions

  • Denture granuloma

Index Terms

Granuloma or granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosaDenture granulomaGranuloma of oral mucosa

Subcategories (2)