Is granuloma a tumor

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A friend appeared the skin is abnormal condition, go to the hospital to have an examination later is the disease of granuloma, worry about meeting especially tumour, so, is granuloma tumour? Let's talk about it.?

Is granuloma a tumor

First, the essence of granuloma is inflammation caused by delayed hypersensitivity. Macrophages and epithelioid cells play an important role in immune response. Therefore, granuloma can be defined as the aggregation of macrophages and their derived cells (such as dermoid cells, multinucleated giant cells) with or without the presence of other inflammatory cells.

Secondly, the inflammatory proliferation of local tissue cells formed obvious nodular lesions. The main component of granuloma was macrophages with strong phagocytosis, The shape and structure of granuloma are also different. Granuloma caused by infectious factors is called infectious granuloma, and granuloma caused by foreign body is called foreign body granuloma, which can be differentiated by pathological examination.

Finally, granuloma is not a tumor disease. There are many kinds of granuloma, but it is not cancer. Cancer and granuloma are two different things, so don't worry. If it is suppurative granuloma, laser therapy, cryotherapy or surgical resection therapy can be used for treatment, and symptomatic treatment should also be carried out according to your own condition.

matters needing attention

Granuloma disease can be prevented in peacetime, to strengthen the body's physique, improve immunity, but also pay attention to diet in peacetime, avoid alcohol and tobacco, avoid spicy food, avoid too tired.