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Induration: Localized hardening of soft tissue of the body. The area becomes firm, but not as hard as bone.
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A scleroma is a hardened patch of tissue in the skin or mucous membranes (e.g., tissues lining the mouth or nose).
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CHRONIC ENLARGEMENT WITH INDURATION"Good results often follow the use of the following measures: alternate hot and cold Colonic; Shallow Cold Rubbing Sitz Bath, for 4-8 minutes; cold pelvic pack (Wet Sheet Pack over pelvic area) with Hot Leg Pack; ...
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This determination requires a cystoscopic examination that includes a biopsy, and examination under anesthesia to assess the size and mobility of palpable masses, the degree of induration of the bladder wall, ...
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In the PPD test, a small amount of TB protein is injected under the skin. If patients have been previously infected, they will mount a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction, characterized by a hard red bump called an induration.
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T cells responses occur over several days, and are thus called delayed hypersensitivity reactions. The cascade of events initiated by the T cells leads to hardening (induration) and redness (erythema) at the injection site.
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