Pyogenic Granuloma

Question 1

What are some causes of pyogenic granulomas?

Answer 1

• Pregnancy
• Trauma
• More common in women and young adults.

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Question 4

What are the features of pyogenic granulomas?

Answer 4

• most common sites are head/neck, upper trunk and hands.
• Lesions in the oral mucosa are common in pregnancy
• Initially small red/brown spot
• Rapidly progress within days to weeks forming raised, red/brown lesions which are often spherical in shape
• the lesions may bleed profusely or ulcerate

Question 5

How do you treat pyogenic granuloma?

Answer 5

• If associated with pregnancy, they usually resolve spontaneously.
• Other lesions usually persist and require removal with:
  
  • Curettage
  • Cauterisation
  • Cryotherapy
  • Excision.

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