Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

PYOGENIC GRANULOMA OF UPPER LIP: A CASE REPORT

Arpita Rai, Monica Malhotra, Ansul Kumar, Varun Malhotra, Akhilesh Dwivedi

Pyogenic granuloma is a common tumor-like growth of the oral cavity that is supposed to be non-neoplastic in nature. It is a reactional response to minor trauma or chronic irritation and due to hormonal changes. Clinically oral pyogenic granuloma is a smooth or lobulated exophytic lesion on a pedunculated or sessile base, which is mostly haemorrhagic. Although pyogenic granuloma is a non-neoplastic growth in the oral cavity, proper diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment is very important. This case report draws attention towards the uncommon location of the pyogenic granuloma on the upper lip. Surgical excision was done because of the cosmetic disfigurement and discomfort to the patient.

Published Date: 2017-06-30;