Year : 2016

Volume : Volume 6

Issue : Issue 3

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Dr. Vishnu Soni
vishnusoni@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Pyogenic granuloma is an inflammatory hyperplasia, a tumour-like growth which is not an uncommon entity and usually arises in response to nonspecific infection. The most frequent location encountered in oral cavity is the gingiva and the tongue is a rare location for its occurrence. Because of the high frequency of pyogenic granuloma in the oral cavity, this case report describes a pyogenic granuloma in a 65year-old male patient, discussing the clinical features and histopathologic features and also the successful management of the lesion. Surgical excision and removal of etiological factors are needed for treatment.

Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma, Gingiva.