Open AccessRecurrent Pyogenic Granuloma – A Clinical Evaluation
Author(s) -
Manoj Dhamija,
Pradyumn Singh,
Priti Arora Dhamija
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of oral health and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2230-7389
pISSN - 0973-7316
DOI - 10.5005/johcd-7-2-132
Subject(s) - pyogenic granuloma , medicine , granuloma , lesion , surgery , oral cavity , irritation , surgical excision , pathology , dentistry , immunology
The pyogenic granuloma is a localized tumour like overgrowth in the oral cavity caused by reaction to mild irritation. It is considered to be non-neoplastic in nature. Clinically, oral pyogenic granuloma is a smooth or lobulated exophytic lesion manifesting as small, red erythematous papules on a pedunculated or sometimes sessile base, which is usually haemorrhagic. Treatment of pyogenic granuloma consists of conservative surgical excision which is usually curative. There is a relatively high rate of recurrence (about 15%) after simple excision. This case report describes a recurrent intraoral pyogenic granuloma which was successfully treated with surgical excision and scaling teeth without any significant complications.