Multiple Pyogenic Granulomas: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Arvind K Shetty, Pooja Wadkar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
• Series: Advances in Human Biology
• Subjects: Diode laser; Granuloma; Surgery.
• Online Access: http://www.aihbonline.com/article.asp?issn=2321-8568;year=2015;volume=5;issue=1;spage=60;epage=64;aulast=Shetty;type=0

Background: Pyogenic granuloma is primarily a reactive tumour like overgrowth seen in the oral cavity caused due to irritation, physical trauma or hormonal factors. Pyogenic granuloma is not an infectious but a reactive lesion, and causes functional and esthetic challenges. This case report describes the occurrence of multiple pyogenic granulomas; a rare entity; in the oral cavity of a 35 year old female patient. Diagnosis and treatment of pyogenic granuloma is important to prevent its recurrence. Based on clinical findings and histopathological reports a proper diagnosis was achieved and the multiple lesions were treated using a minimally invasive technique of excision using a diode laser.