tuberculoma

tuberculoma
A rounded tumorlike but nonneoplastic mass, usually in the lungs or brain, due to localized tuberculous infection. [tuberculo- + G. -oma, tumor]

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tu·ber·cu·lo·ma t(y)u̇-.bər-kyə-'lō-mə n, pl -mas also -ma·ta -mət-ə a large solitary caseous tubercle of tuberculous character occurring esp. in the brain

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n.
a mass of cheeselike material resembling a tumour, seen in some cases of tuberculosis. Tuberculomas are found in a variety of sites, including the lung or brain, and a single mass may be the only clinical evidence of disease. Treatment is by surgical excision, together with antituberculous drugs.

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tu·ber·cu·lo·ma (too-bur″ku-loґmə) a tumorlike mass resulting from aggregation or enlargement of caseous tubercles.

Tuberculoma, appearing as a ring-enhancing mass lesion with surrounding edema in a CT scan.


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