Pyogenic Granuloma

10 Facts about

Pyogenic Granuloma

Dr Miriam Kinai

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1. Pyogenic granuloma is also known as lobular capillary hemangioma.

2. Pyogenic granuloma is not caused by an infection and it is not a granulomatous condition.

3. Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular tumor.

4. Pyogenic granuloma commonly affects children and young adults.

5. The cause of pyogenic granuloma is unknown.

6. Pyogenic granuloma tend to occur more commonly in certain areas after trauma.

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7. Pyogenic granuloma are more common in pregnant women.

8. Pyogenic granuloma are called epulis gravidarum when they occur in the gums during pregnancy.

9. Pyogenic granuloma are commonly seen in acne patients on isotretinoin.

10. Pyogenic granuloma also tend to occur in patients taking indinavir for HIV.

Adapted from Pyogenic Granuloma by Dr Miriam Kinai which teaches about this skin disease.

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