granuloma
Inflammatory Nodule
Plain-language definition
A nodule of chronic inflammation formed when the immune system walls off substances it cannot eliminate. Seen in sarcoidosis and tuberculosis.
Where this term comes up
“Their size, shape, and color tell the doctor about the type and chronicity of uveitis - fine, granulomatous (mutton-fat), stellate, and pigmented patterns each suggest different causes”
Finding · Keratic Precipitates (KPs)
“Treatment often uses topical corticosteroids with cycloplegic drops, but infectious causes require antimicrobial coverage; lab workup is targeted, especially for recurrent, bilateral, granulomatous, or atypical disease”
Condition · Anterior Uveitis (Iritis)
“Granuloma Formation (Rare)”
Treatment · Punctal Plugs
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- granulomatous
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- sarcoidosis
Inflammatory Granuloma Disease
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- syphilis
Systemic Bacterial Infection
- tuberculosis
Chronic Bacterial Infection
- ACE
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.