Volume : V, Issue : IX, September - 2016

Pyogenic granuloma of buccal mucosa: An original article

Dr. Dimple Sahni, Dr. J P Goyal, Dr. Md. Khurshid Pervej

Abstract :

 Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common soft tissue tumor of oral cavity which is reactive and non neoplastic in nature.1 It is a benign localized mass of exuberant granulation tissue produced in response to local irritation or trauma.2 It might be related to hormonal changes. It is an inflammatory hyperplasia of oral cavity most commonly seen on gingiva. Predominantly seen in 2nd–3rd decade of life in females. Rarely it may present Extragingivally. Here we report a case of pyogenic granuloma on the buccal mucosa in a 44 year old male which is a very rare location for this leasion. clinical diagnosis was made and excision biopsy was done and patients was followed up for a period of 6 months for any recurrence. Source of support : Nil Conflict of interest: None

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Dr. Dimple sahni, Dr. J P goyal, Dr.Md. khurshid Pervej Pyogenic granuloma of buccal mucosa: An original article International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 9 |September 2016

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