AtlasBenignPyogenic Granuloma

Benign Tumors

Pyogenic Granuloma

Common reactive vascular proliferation of skin and mucosa; despite the name, neither pyogenic nor a granuloma.

§ 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.

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