Gingiva
Oral Pyogenic Granuloma
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Oral Pyogenic Granuloma
, Epulis gravidarum, Pregnancy oral tumor
See Also
Pyogenic Granuloma
Epidemiology
Prevalence
: Occurs in 5% of pregnancies
Causes
Poor
Oral Hygiene
Local
Trauma
(e.g. dental fillings or dentures)
Pregnancy (Epulis gravidarum, Pregnancy oral tumor)
Symptoms
Rapidly growing
Oral Lesion
Signs
Erythematous
Gingiva
l
Nodule
or lobulated swelling
May be as large as 1-2 centimeters in size
Distribution
Gingiva
most commonly
Less common on lip,
Tongue
or
Buccal mucosa
Management
Pregnancy: Observe
Typically recedes after pregnancy
Removal may be indicated in excessive bleeding
Higher recurrence rate if occurs during pregnancy
Non-pregnanct: Surgical excision
Low
Incidence
for recurrence
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