Pyogenic Granuloma of Marginal Gingiva: Review of literature with a case report of a classical occurrence.

Dr. Shatakshi Sharma; Dr. Popinder Singh; Dr. Manpreet Kour

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2019

Pyogenic Granuloma of Marginal Gingiva: Review of literature with a case report of a classical occurrence.

Dr. Shatakshi Sharma, Dr. Popinder Singh, Dr. Manpreet Kour

Abstract :

Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is described as a reactive tumor like lesion of the oral cavity occurring as a result of mild local irritation, hormonal changes or in some cases trauma. It is most commonly seen in association with the gingiva, but buccal mucosa, lips and tongue can also be affected. The current case study reports an inflammatory hyperplastic lesion of the anterior maxillary gingiva in a 23–years–old female patient which was clearly visible and was interfering with the aesthetics. An excisional biopsy of the lesion was performed and the histopathological findings confirmed Pyogenic Granuloma. There were no sign of recurrence in a year of follow–up. This article will try to explain the etiology, differential diagnosis, clinical features and treatment of oral Pyogenic Granuloma and review the currently available literature.