Benign Tumors
Pyogenic Granuloma
Common reactive vascular proliferation of skin and mucosa; despite the name, neither pyogenic nor a granuloma.
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§ overviewOverview
Common reactive vascular proliferation of skin and mucosa; despite the name, neither pyogenic nor a granuloma.
§ clinicalClinical Features
- 01Rapidly growing red-purple pedunculated mass
- 02Bleeds easily
- 03Interdental papilla commonly affected
§ histopathHistopathology
- 01Lobular capillary haemangioma pattern
- 02Surface ulceration frequent
§ treatmentTreatment
- 01Excision with removal of local irritants
- 02Recurrence 15%
§ pearlsClinical Pearls
- 01Pregnancy tumour is a hormonally influenced pyogenic granuloma.
§ evidenceReferences & Evidence
Current Classification
WHO Classification of Tumours Online — Head and Neck
IARC / WHO · 2022
Continuously updated online edition of the WHO head and neck tumour classification.
Evidence summary
Highest level of evidence linked to this page: WHO / Official Classification.
- L1 · Classification — 1
- L6 · Textbook — 3
1 linked source was published from 2024 onwards. Where guidance is limited or contested, rely on the higher-level sources above rather than this summary. Educational use only — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Content last reviewed
September 2026
Evidence last reviewed
September 2026
Next scheduled review
September 2027
Review status
EVIDENCE REVIEWED
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Last literature search: 7 September 2026
Current Classification
IARC / WHO. IARC · 2022
Continuously updated online edition of the WHO head and neck tumour classification.
Histopathology References
Barnes L. CRC Press · 2008
Detailed histopathological reference for head and neck diagnostic criteria.
Textbook References
Neville BW, Damm DD, Allen CM et al.. Elsevier · 2024
Standard reference textbook of oral and maxillofacial pathology used throughout this atlas.
Rajendran R, Sivapathasundharam B. Elsevier · 2020
Undergraduate and postgraduate oral pathology textbook widely used in BDS and FCPS curricula.
Draft — pending faculty review. Educational use only; verify against current guidelines and primary sources before clinical application.