A chagoma is an inflammatory nodule at the bite site of the reduviid bug which transmits Chagas disease, not to be confused with Romana`s sign which is periorbital soft tissue and lymphoid swelling which occurs when the T. cruzi protozoan that causes Chagas disease enters through the conjunctiva. ...
The skin lesion in acute Chagas' disease. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Reddish nodule that forms at the site of entrance of Trypanosoma cruzi into the skin.
Type: Term Pronunciation: sha-gō′mă Definitions: 1. Small granuloma in the skin caused by early multiplication of Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas disease).