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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