The pyogenic granuloma: localization, incidence, clinical features

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dermatology
• Pathology

Background:

• Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a rapidly growing benign vascular tumor.
• Commonly presents as a reactive lesion in the orofacial region.
• Research aims to analyze clinicopathological features of oral and maxillofacial PGs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To scrutinize the clinicopathological characteristics of pyogenic granulomas in the oral and maxillofacial region.
• To evaluate the efficacy of diode laser ablation for treating oral and maxillofacial PGs.

Main Methods:

• Surgical ablation of PGs in 72 participants (24 males, 48 females) using 940nm and 980nm diode lasers.
• Histopathological analysis of surgical specimens via H&E staining and light microscopy.
• Correlation of clinical data with pathological findings.

Main Results:

• Majority of patients (74%) were younger than 30 years.
• Most PGs (72%) had a duration of less than six months.
• All cases showed successful surgical laser ablation.

Conclusions:

• Pyogenic granuloma is a prevalent reactive lesion in the oral and maxillofacial area.
• Diode laser ablation is effective for oral and facial soft tissue surgery, offering advantages like minimal bleeding, reduced swelling, and improved esthetics.
• Accurate diagnosis and treatment by surgeons and pathologists are crucial for managing oral and maxillofacial PGs.