Pyogenic Granuloma in Pregnancy (Pregnancy Tumour): Case Report

• Published in: European oral research 2013-09, Vol.47 (3), p.50
• Main Authors: SARUHANOGLU, Alp, ALKAN, Beril, SOLUK TEKKESIN, Merva, KORAY, Meltem
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2630-6158; 2651-2823
• DOI: 10.17096/jiufd.66059

The aim of this case report is to present the treatment procedure of the patient diagnosed with pregnancy tumour. Oral pregnancy tumour (PT) is a benign, tumour-like, hyperplastic inflammatory lesion arises in response to local irritation, trauma or hormonal factors. PT tend to occur more frequently during the second and third trimester among 5% of the pregnancies. 24 year-old woman who is 33th week of pregnancy with complains of gingival bleeding and swelling referred to our clinic. Clinical examination revealed a 2cm x 3cm sessile rubbery nodular mass covered by smooth red mucosa with bleeding tendency between the left premolar teeth. The lesion was removed and histopathological examination revealed the diagnosis as pregnancy tumour. Treatment considerations for pregnancy tumour, a conservative approach is recommended. In absence of significant esthetic or functional problems or both, the lesion should not be excised because it has tendancy for recurrence and a spontaneous regression after delivery may occur.