Schaumann bodies

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In pathology, Schaumann bodies are calcium and protein inclusions inside of Langhans giant cells as part of a granuloma.

Schaumann bodies in (sarcoidosis). H&E stain.

They are named after Swedish pathologist Jörgen Nilsen Schaumann.

Pathology with Schaumann bodies

Sarcoidosis.
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Tuberculosis - uncommon.
Berylliosis.
Crohn's disease^[1] - uncommon.

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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Berylliosis

See also

References

↑ Lorenzi, L.; Bisoffi, Z.; Bortesi, L.; Zamboni, G.; Liut, F.; Villanacci, V. (Aug 2012). "Schaumann bodies in Crohn's disease: a case report and review of the literature.". J Crohns Colitis 6 (7): 800-3. doi:10.1016/j.crohns.2012.03.009. PMID 22503169.

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