Pyogenic granuloma: A case report

Abstract

It is a reactive inflammatory hyperplastic lesion that occurs due to various stimuli such as low grade local irritation, traumatic injury, certain drugs and hormones. It can occur on the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, palate and floor of the mouth.It is usually elevated, pedunculated or sessile vascular mass with a smooth, lobulated or even a warty surface, usually with ulcers and has a tendency for hemorrhage either spontaneously or upon slight trauma. Histologically, the epithelium appears to be intact, or may show foci of ulcerations or hyperkeratosis. It overlies a mass of dense connective tissue composed of significant amounts of mature collagen. The present case report is based on the clinical findings, histological findings, diagnosis and management of the pyogenic granuloma of the gingiva.