VIVID VASCULAR ENCOUNTER: PYOGENIC GRANULOMA – A CASE REPORT

Nivedha Kaliappan,*
lakshmi sree,
RAJASEKAR SUNDARAM

Abstract

Pyogenic granuloma, despite its name, is not truly a granuloma and does not involve pus. It is a benign vascular lesion that can develop on the skin and mucous membranes, including the oral cavity. The term "pyogenic granuloma" is misleading because it suggests the presence of pus, which is not a characteristic feature of this lesion. In the oral cavity, the gingiva is commonly affected by pyogenic granulomas, although these lesions can also appear on the lips, tongue, and other mucosal surfaces. The present case report is about the management of a 62-year-old female patient who presented with a bright red colour swelling on the buccal aspect of gingiva in relation to 22,23. After thorough systemic and local evaluation the patient was subjected to excisional biopsy and the histopathological report confirmed the diagnosis.