Résumé
A young male aged 20 years had resection of the upper lobe of right lung for plasma cell granuloma. Five years later he developed three lesions in the brain, one of which was resected. Brain lesion showed similar histopathological picture. A unique case of plasma cell granuloma involving more than one organ is reported.
Sujets)
Adulte , Encéphalopathies/anatomopathologie , Granulome à plasmocytes/anatomopathologie , Humains , Maladies pulmonaires/anatomopathologie , MâleRésumé
The histopathological features in type I (lepra) reaction comprised a loose and disorganised granuloma in the upper and mid-dermis, dermal edema and variable cellular contents, namely, epithelioid cells, lymphocytes, giant cells, and macrophages. While ENL reactions, were characterised by predominant involvement of subcutaneous vessels, vasculitis, and polymorphonuclear infiltration in and around the blood vessels.
Sujets)
Épithélium/anatomopathologie , Érythème noueux/anatomopathologie , Granulome/anatomopathologie , Humains , Lèpre/anatomopathologie , Lymphocytes/anatomopathologie , Macrophages/anatomopathologieSujets)
Adolescent , Adulte , Sujet âgé , Sujet âgé de 80 ans ou plus , Femelle , Humains , Tumeurs du poumon/étiologie , Mâle , Adulte d'âge moyen , FumerRésumé
The morphological features of ENL, occurring in histoid leprosy are described. Its infrequent occurrence has been emphasised. The possible immunopathogenesis of its occurrence in histoid leprosy is briefly outlined.