Pyogenic granulomas (PG), also called lobular capillary hemangiomas, are benign vascular proliferations that can appear on the skin and mucus membranes. Most common sites are head an...
Solitary lesion that develops rapidly from days to weeks after minor trauma
Tends to bleed easily
Grows early in pregnancy and partially regresses postpartum
Most commonly l...
Full thickness surgical excision is best to yield material for histopathologic analysis and avoid recurrence (4)[A]. Excision must be adequate to avoid recurrence. Even a small fragment of ...
Some lesions spontaneously resolve on their own (usually within 6 months).
With treatment, recurrence rate...
Gilmore A, Kelsberg G, Safranek S. Clinical inquiries. What’s the best treatment for pyogenic granuloma? J Fam Pract. 20...
L98.0 Pyogenic granuloma
K06.8 Oth disrd of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge
K13.4 Granuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa
K04.5 Chronic apical periodontitis
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Benign, vascular tumor, usually rapidly growing, that involves exposed areas, such as distal extremities and face, as well as in the oral cavity
Excision must be adequate to avoid recur...
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Figure 10.48. Capillary hemangioma. B: Three days after intralesional steroid injection, the hemangioma has shrunk out of the visual axis.
FIG. 6.26. These patients demonstrate the characteristic findings of pyogenic granuloma, one having a lesion on the finger (A) and the other on the face (B). The lesions are raised, but not pedunculated, and have a fleshy, friable appearance.
FIG. 6.26. These patients demonstrate the characteristic findings of pyogenic granuloma, one having a lesion on the finger (A) and the oth...
FIG. 13.18. Cavernous hemangiomas. A: Multiple cavernous hemangiomas. B: Superficial cavernous hemangiomas.
FIG. 15.25. Postauricular hemangioma. This 4-month-old infant presented with a "growing sore."
Pyogenic granuloma - a lesion present for 6 weeks on the hand of a 12 year old
Pyogenic granuloma - a hand lesion
Congenital cavernous hemangioma of the skin.
Hemangioma. Lesion could easily be mistaken for nodular melanoma if not inspected closely
Pyogenic granuloma. This angiomatous-appearing lesion proved to be a pyogenic granuloma after it was biopsied. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Pyogenic granuloma. This angiomatous-appearing lesion proved to be a pyogenic granuloma after it was biopsied. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart...
Pyogenic granuloma. This patient has a typical dusky red nodule with a collarette of skin. These lesions tend to bleed when traumatized. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Pyogenic granuloma. This patient has a typical dusky red nodule with a collarette of skin. These lesions tend to bleed when traumatized. Fr...
Pyogenic granuloma. Lesions tend to occur on the lips and gums. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Pyogenic granuloma. Lesions tend to occur on the lips and gums. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnos...