Oral pyogenic granuloma: A case report and review of literature

Uvod: Pyogenic granuloma is a common non neoplastic growth in the oral cavity which is hyperplastic in nature. Various theories of etiopathogenesis have been suggested for pyogenic granuloma. It is commonly thought to be a response to various local irritants like calculus, foreign body material etc. It is hemorrhagic and often bleeds on touch. It usually causes local interference. Excisional biopsy is considered the treatment of choice for pyogenic granuloma followed by removal of the local irritants in order to avoid recurrence. This article presents a case of oral pyogenic granuloma in a 54-year-old patient in the gingiva extending up to the palate with a review of literature. Materials and methods: A thorough case history and clinical examination was done. A provisional diagnosis of pyogenic granuloma was given. Excisional biopsy was performed and the lesion was sent for histopathological evaluation. Result: Histopathological examination of the lesion confirmed the clinical diagnosis of pyogenic granuloma. Conclusion: Pyogenic granuloma is non neoplastic in nature and hence a detailed knowledge of this lesion is required in order to identify it in its early stage and to manage it appropriately before it causes any hindrance in normal routine functions.