Periapical granuloma is mainly composed of:
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: The apical periodontal cyst is histologically identical with the periapical granuloma, from which it is actually derived, except for the presence of the epithelium-lined lumen.
The lesion is predominantly composed of plasma cells that are mixed with macrophages and lymphocytes with endothelial cells and fibroblasts.
Periapical granuloma is not a true granuloma due to the fact that it does not contain granulomatous inflammation; however, periapical granuloma is a common term used.
Reference: Shafer’s Textbook of ORAL PATHOLOGY Eighth Edition page no 78
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