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Gumma (pathology)
Soft, non-cancerous growth resulting from the tertiary stage of syphilis / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A gumma (plural gummata or gummas) is a soft, non-cancerous growth resulting from the tertiary stage of syphilis (and yaws[1]).
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Gumma of nose due to a long-standing tertiary syphilitic infection. | |
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It is a form of granuloma.[2] Gummas are most commonly found in the liver (gumma hepatis), but can also be found in brain, heart, skin, bone, testis, and other tissues, leading to a variety of potential problems including neurological disorders or heart valve disease.