Pyogenic Granuloma, true statements is/are:
a. Vascular pathologyb. Bleeds rarely
c. Increased in pregnancy
d. Local excision
e. Recurrent & malignant
Ans. (A) Vascular pathology; (C) Increased in pregnancy; (B)
Local excision
• Pyogenic Granuloma (Lobular capillary hemangioma) is a relatively common benign vascular
lesion of the skin and mucosa whose exact cause is unknown. This is neither
infectious nor
granulomatous.
• The lesion usually occurs in
children and young adults as a solitary glistening red papule or nodule that is
prone to bleeding and ulceration. The surface has a raspberry-like or raw
minced meat appearance.
Females are affected more
commonly due to the pregnancy tumor phenomenon.
• it typically evolves rapidly over a period of a few weeks, most often on the head,
neck, extremities, and upper trunk.
• Treatment:
Curettage and cauterization
Laser surgery
Cryotherapy
• Silver nitrate is used for chemical cauterization.
