Unusual Presentation of a Pyogenic Granuloma in a 6-Year-Old Child. (2nd February 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Agel, Mona; Ahluwalia, Meera
• Is Part Of: Dental update. Volume 47:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 149
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2020-02-02
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.12968/denu.2020.47.2.149
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-5000

Abstract

Abstract : A 6-year-old girl was referred for assessment of an oral soft tissue swelling in the anterior maxilla. An asymptomatic, large, erythematous soft tissue mass developed on the alveolar ridge following the loss of the deciduous upper central incisor. Following excision of the lesion, a diagnosis of pyogenic granuloma was confirmed. This case demonstrates the unusual presentation of a pyogenic granuloma in a younger child. These lesions can arise as a reactive response to various stimulating factors and can grow rapidly. Management often involves excision but recurrence risk can be high. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dentists should not only be aware of the common oral soft tissue changes but should also familiarize themselves with lesions that can occur atypically in children.