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What is A 45 year old patient presents with history of fever, night sweats and weight loss. On X-ray, a mass in apical lobe of lung is seen. On histopathology, it was found to have caseous necrosis. What is the likely underlying process involved - and explain in detail?
. Hypersensitivity reaction with modified macrophages, lymphocytes and giant cells