Granuloma, Plasma Cell, Pulmonary
| Definition: |
A pseudotumor of the lung composed of inflammatory cells and showing complete maturity of fibroblastic components with a striking lack of mitosis. It is also called postinflammatory pseudotumor and pseudoneoplastic pneumonitis. (Surg Gynecol Obstet 1983 Jan;156(1):89-96) |
| Notes: |
non-neoplastic; DF: GRANULOMA PLASMA CELL PULM |
| Previously Indexed: |
Lung Diseases (1966-1991) |
Granuloma, Plasma Cell, Pulmonary Definitions and Terms
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