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Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-51457
ABSTRACT
The granulomatous response is a phylogenetically primitive specialized immunological reaction of the body to wall off an irritant, ingest and remove it, characterised by a localized collection of epithelioid cells, macrophages and lymphocytes. The cells forming the granuloma, its mechanism of formation and types of granuloma have been discussed. A classification of granulomatous diseases of the oral cavity based on etiology has been suggested.