Granuloma after surgery | Granuloma

Granuloma after surgery In case of a postoperative granuloma, our organism reacts with a defensive reaction to foreign material. For example, the thread material of an operation wound is “encapsulated” and a painful, nodular swelling develops. In this context one speaks of a foreign body or thread granuloma. Often the unpleasant nodules disappear again by … Granuloma after surgery | Granuloma

Antibody Deficiency Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Antibody deficiency syndrome (AMS) is a collective term for congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies that are particularly characterized by a deficiency of immunoglobulin G. As a consequence of this immunodeficiency, there is an increased susceptibility to infections. Treatment is indicated especially in cases of constantly occurring severe infections. What is antibody deficiency syndrome? The term antibody … Antibody Deficiency Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Sarcoidosis

Definition Sarcoidosis is a disease in which very small nodules, so-called granulomas, form in the connective tissue and organ tissue of the affected patients. These granulomas occur most frequently in the lymph nodes of the lung and in the actual lung tissue, but in principle they can affect any organ. The granulomas form as an … Sarcoidosis

Acquired Perforating Dermatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Perforating dermatoses are divided into primary and secondary. Acquired perforating dermatosis is a rare chronic skin disease classified in the former group. It usually occurs in adults suffering from chronic kidney disease. It may also affect dialysis patients or diabetics. The symptoms are severely itchy nodules. What is acquired perforating dermatosis? Acquired perforating dermatosis is … Acquired Perforating Dermatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment