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Multiple disseminated pyogenic granuloma
The British Journal of Dermatology
|April 1, 1978
Insights
Extensive skin burns in a baby led to unusual pyogenic granuloma lesions. These findings differ from previously documented cases of pyogenic granuloma with satellite lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Pathology
Background:
- Skin burns are a common pediatric injury.
- Pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular proliferation.
Observation:
- A 15-month-old infant presented with extensive skin burns.
- Multiple lesions, clinically and histologically consistent with pyogenic granuloma, developed within the burn areas.
Findings:
- The observed pyogenic granuloma lesions exhibited unique characteristics.
- These lesions appeared distinct from previously reported cases of pyogenic granuloma with multiple satellite lesions.
Implications:
- This case highlights an unusual presentation of pyogenic granuloma following burns.
- Further research may clarify the pathogenesis of burn-associated pyogenic granulomas.
Abstract:
A 15-month-old baby girl with extensive skin burns developed within the burned areas multiple lesions with the clinical and histological characteristics of granuloma pyogenicum. These lesions seem to differ from those reported by others as pyogenic granuloma with multiple satellites.