Granulomatous Pneumonia
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- Variable number and distribution of caseous or non-caseous granulomas throughout the lung
- Must be distinguished from neoplasms
- Calcification may occur
- Caused by agents resistant to phagocytosis, mostly fungi, Mycobacterium bovis, Rhodococcus equi, foreign material, FIP
- Micro: centre of necrotic tissue surrounded by macrophages, connective tissue and lymphocytes