Oral pyogenic granuloma: A review of 137 cases

Abstract We retrospectively reviewed 137 cases of histologically confirmed pyogenic granuloma of the oral cavity from the records of the Department of Oral Surgery, Bharat Heavy Electricals Hospital, Trichy, India between 1996 and 2006. The most commonly affected site was the gingiva ( n = 114, 83%)...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2009-06, Vol.47 (4), p.318-319
Main Author: Saravana, G.H.L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Causality
Child
Dentistry
Dermatology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gingiva
Gingival Diseases - epidemiology
Gingival Diseases - pathology
Gingival Diseases - surgery
Granuloma, Pyogenic - epidemiology
Granuloma, Pyogenic - pathology
Granuloma, Pyogenic - surgery
Humans
Incidence
India - epidemiology
Lip Diseases - epidemiology
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Mouth Diseases - epidemiology
Mouth Diseases - pathology
Mouth Diseases - surgery
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Pyogenic granuloma
Recurrence
Sex Factors
Surgery
Tumors
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract We retrospectively reviewed 137 cases of histologically confirmed pyogenic granuloma of the oral cavity from the records of the Department of Oral Surgery, Bharat Heavy Electricals Hospital, Trichy, India between 1996 and 2006. The most commonly affected site was the gingiva ( n = 114, 83%). Mean age of patients was 31 years (range 6–85, male to female ratio 1:2.6). Simple excision is enough to prevent recurrence, but the aetiology and pathogenesis of the lesion must be known to understand its nature.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2009.01.002