pyogenic granuloma Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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factors linked to pyogenic granuloma
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trauma
pregnancy
more common in women
2
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features of pyogenic granuloma
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most common sites: head/neck, upper trunk and hands
lesions in oral mucosa
initially small red/brown spot
rapidly progress
may bleed or ulcerate
3
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management of pyogenic granuloma
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lesions with pregnancy of resolve
removal including curettage, cauterisation, cryotherapy
