23. Pyogenic granuloma. Peripheral giant-cell granuloma (epulis). Epulis fissuratum. Flashcards
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Definition of Pyogenic ganuloma
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- Common tumour-like tissue overgrowth
- Vascular tissue
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Etiology of Pyogenic ganuloma
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Mild irritation or trauma
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Clinical features of Pyogenic ganuloma
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- Painless exophytic mass
- Smooth/lobulated surface
- Deep red colour
- Surface often ulcerated and covered with whitish-yellow fibrous membrane
- Bleeds easily
- Located gingiva, tongue, buccal mucosa, lips and palate
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Laboratory tests for Pyogenic ganuloma
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Histopathologic examination
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Differential diagnosis of Pyogenic ganuloma
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- Peripheral giant cell granuloma
- Pregnancy granuloma
- Peripheral ossifying fibroma
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Treatment of Pyogenic Granuloma
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conservative surgical excision
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Definition of Peripheral giant cell granuloma(epulis)
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- Common tumour like lesion
- Gingiva or edentulous alveolar ridge
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Etiology of Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma(epulis)
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- Reaction to: Mechanical irritation
- Mild trauma
- Dental plaque
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Clinical features of Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma (epulis)
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- Well circumscribed mass
- Deep red colour and elastic consistency
- 0.5-2cm
- Easily bleeds and often ulcerated
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Laboratory tests for Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma(epulis)
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Histopathologic examination
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Differential diagnosis for Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma(epulis)
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- Pyogenic granuloma
- Pregnancy granuloma
- Peripheral ossifying fibroma
- Peripheral brown tumour
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Treatment of Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma(epulis)
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Conservative surgical excision
