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.
They are named after Swedish dermatologist/pathologist Jörgen Nilsen Schaumann (1879-1953).
Pathology with Schaumann bodies
- Sarcoidosis.
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
- Tuberculosis - uncommon.
- Berylliosis.
- Crohn's disease[1] - uncommon.
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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.