Title of article
Pyogenic granuloma: Report of two cases with review of literature
Author/Authors
Boyapati, Ramanaryana Department of Periodontics - Mamata Dental College and Hospital - Khammam-507002 - Telangana - India , Naik Maloth, Kotya Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology - Mamata Dental College and Hospital - Khammam-507002 - Telangana - India , Salavadi, Sam Sunder Department of Periodontics - Mamata Dental College and Hospital - Khammam-507002 - Telangana - India
Pages
4
From page
73
To page
76
Abstract
Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a reactive inflammatory hyperplastic oral lesion in response to local irritants. It is the most commonly occurring and a well-known oral lesion by oral physicians that most commonly affects gingiva, followed by lips, buccal mucosa, palate and tongue. “Pyogenic granuloma” term itself is a misnomer. This article presents a report of 2 cases of pyogenic granuloma of the gingiva and their management with a review of literature and also discusses why the term “pyogenic granuloma” is a misnomer.
Keywords
Hyperplastic lesion , lobular capillary hemangioma , misnomer , pyogenic granuloma
Journal title
Journal of Advanced Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2520511
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