Granuloma is the medical term used to designate a type of inflammation in human body tissue, in the form of a nodule, formed mainly as a consequence of the reaction of immune cells that try to eliminate "foreign agents" from the body.
Granuloma is formed in an attempt by the body's immune system to protect the body. However, due to the resistance of the offending agent, which is difficult to degrade, the cells no longer phagocytose it (ie, "eat it"), causing them to accumulate.
Granulomas - which are popularly known as cysts or tumors - can be caused by infections. from the following diseases: tuberculosis, leprosy (leprosy), syphilis, histoplasmosis, schistosomiasis, among others.
It can also be the symptom of a non-infectious illness such as rheumatic fever and rheumatoid arthritis.
Types of Granulomas
There are two main types of granulomas, with their respective subtypes: foreign body granuloma it's the epithelioid granuloma (immune).
Basically, immune granulomas are formed by insoluble parts of invading microorganisms. The foreign bodies, as the name suggests, are formed from the body's attempt to expel synthetic materials from the body, such as sutures and prostheses.
Granulomas are also classified according to anatomical and morphological characteristics, in addition to its etiology (the cause of progress) and pathogenesis (the mechanisms that gave rise to these granules).
O pyogenic granuloma (also known as "spongy meat") is one of the most common types, formed as a result of an injury to the skin. tissue, causing a proliferation of blood vessels that cause a tumor-shaped lesion. ulcer.
Granuloma Treatment
It is advisable to seek medical advice in advance, mainly due to the diversity of types of granulomas. The treatment will be developed based on the discovery of the causes that led to the formation of granuloma.
In the case of pyogenic granuloma, it can be treated with chemical cauterization or by electrocoagulation, when the lesions are larger.