Oral Pyogenic Granuloma: A Case Report

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Scientific Dentistry

Author
1. Gayathri Chandrasekar
2. Adhithya Baskaran
ISSN
2277-7687
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10083-0912
Volume
9
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (a Deemed University), Puducherry, India
    1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (a Deemed University), Puducherry, India
  • Article keywords
    Gingival lesion, Hyperplastic lesion, Pyogenic granuloma

    Abstract

    Pyogenic granuloma is a common benign vascular tumor found to occur in all ages. Both skin and mucous membranes can be affected. Its most common etiology is trauma. The tumor consists of capillary proliferations, venules, and fibromyxoid stroma. The development of a lesion occurs in three stages in which bleeding is a common symptom. The tumor can also mimic like other vascular lesions, solid tumors, and soft tissue infections. This case report is about pyogenic granuloma managed by surgical intervention.

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