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pyogenic granuloma
Friday 17 April 2009
"eruptive hemangioma", "granulation tissue-type hemangioma", "granuloma gravidarum", "lobular capillary hemangioma", "pregnancy tumor", and "tumor of pregnancy"
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See also : lobular capillary hemangioma LCH
Definition : Pyogenic granuloma is a vascular lesion that occurs on both mucosa and skin, and appears as an overgrowth of tissue due to irritation, physical trauma, or hormonal factors.
It is often found to involve the gums, the skin and nasal septum, and has also been found far from the head such as in the thigh.
Digital slides
UI:618 - Pyogenic granuloma.
JRC:10506 : Pyogenic granuloma.
Images
Pyogenic granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma and pemphigus vulgaris
Synopsis
Architectural pattern : lobular capillary hemangioma (LCH)
Predisposition
recurrent pyogenic granuloma (Warner and Wilson-Jones syndrome)
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