Pyogenic granuloma near the midline of the oral cavity: A series of case reports

Pyogenic granuloma (PyG) is a common cause of swelling in the oral cavity during pregnancy and also as an exaggerated response to any minor trauma. The condition is frequently associated with periodontal pain and discomfort, in some cases interfering with mastication and creating esthetic problems....

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Published in:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 2014-03, Vol.18 (2), p.236-239
Main Authors: Adusumilli, Srikanth, Yalamanchili, Pallavi Samatha, Manthena, Sathish
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Granuloma
Mastication
Mouth diseases
Pregnancy
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Summary:Pyogenic granuloma (PyG) is a common cause of swelling in the oral cavity during pregnancy and also as an exaggerated response to any minor trauma. The condition is frequently associated with periodontal pain and discomfort, in some cases interfering with mastication and creating esthetic problems. Six patients reported to the Department of Periodontics with gingival overgrowth in the lower anteriors. After recording the details of the patients' oral hygiene status, all the patients were provided initial therapy with scaling and were prescribed analgesics for the reduction of pain and discomfort. After 1 week, surgical excision of the overgrowth was performed and sent for histopathological analysis. The histopathological report is suggestive of PyG.
ISSN:0972-124X
0975-1580
DOI:10.4103/0972-124X.131339