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Pyogenic granuloma on the upper labial mucosa: a case report
Kamala K A1, L Ashok, Sujatha G P
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Maratha Mandal's Nathajirao G. Halgekar Institute of Dental Science & Research Center B elgaum, Karnataka, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|August 2, 2013
Summary
Pyogenic granuloma, an overgrowth due to local irritation, rarely occurs outside the gums. This case highlights an unusual instance on the upper lip, emphasizing its potential for varied presentations.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Pyogenic granuloma is a common benign oral lesion, often linked to local irritation or hormonal fluctuations.
- Typically presents as a rapidly growing, single nodule or papule on the gingiva, accounting for 75% of oral cases.
- Extragingival occurrences are infrequent, making such cases noteworthy for understanding lesion behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and describe a rare case of extragingival pyogenic granuloma.
- To highlight the clinical presentation and location of a pyogenic granuloma on the upper labial mucosa.
- To contribute to the understanding of the varied clinical manifestations of pyogenic granuloma.
Main Methods:
- Clinical case presentation and description.
- Patient history including age and gender.
- Detailed description of lesion morphology and location.
Main Results:
- An extragingival pyogenic granuloma was identified on the upper labial mucosa.
- The lesion presented in a 30-year-old female patient.
- This location is atypical, differing from the more common gingival involvement.
Conclusions:
- Pyogenic granuloma can manifest in rare extragingival sites, such as the labial mucosa.
- Clinicians should consider pyogenic granuloma in the differential diagnosis of oral mucosal lesions, regardless of typical location.
- Further research may elucidate factors contributing to extragingival presentations.
