Extragingival pyogenic granuloma on the tongue: A rare case report and review of literature

Pyogenic granuloma is a benign oral soft tissue inflammatory hyperplasia. It occurs as a tumor-like proliferation of the oral mucosa, which usually seen in response to nonspecific infection. Due to its high frequency in the oral cavity, this is a case of pyogenic granuloma in a male patient aged 13 years which occurred on the lateral border of tongue. Clinical and histopathologic features and also differential diagnosis are mentioned in this case report which helps in the treating the lesion and also reducing the chances of recurrence.