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Medical Conditions - Granuloma

Granulomas are a benign condition characterized by a small area of inflammation, which are accidentally detected in an X-ray. It most commonly occurs in the lungs but may also occur in other parts of the body. It is a defensive mechanism that triggers the body to stop the invaders from spreading. It does not usually require treatment.

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How rapidly will a brain meningioma grow?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the MRI (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I see a spot of hyperdensity in the left posterior parietal lobe.

I have a fleshy growth over the stitches of appendicectomy. What is it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fleshy lumps you are feeling in the incision area are granulomas due to the body's reaction against the material of the stitches.

How to manage umbilical granuloma in my 53-day-old son?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).You are right that the diagnosis is umbilical granuloma.

Does bleeding indicate post-extraction granuloma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and I can understand your concern.

What causes a smooth orange-colored patch on the finger?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, there is a possibility that your lesion could be a wart. However, it would serve best if we can have a look at the lesion.

What is the diagnosis of lung and pancreatic granulomas?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. An autoimmune disorder does not necessarily mean his life will be shortened. There arenumerous types of autoimmune diseases which are pathologically neutral and do not endanger life. So, please see a rheumatologist and get him investigated. Regards.

Are my shoulder blade pain and pain under the ribs a sign of a pancoast tumor?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern.

How to diagnose pancreatic fatty atrophy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the CT (computed tomography) image findings (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I could grasp the below things.

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