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Non-oral pyogenic granuloma in pregnancy: a report of two cases
J C Smulian1, J F Rodis, W A Campbell
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut.
Background:
Pyogenic granulomas are benign vascular lesions of the skin or mucous membranes. Oral lesions are believed to occur in up to 2% of pregnancies. To the best of our knowledge, non-oral lesions in pregnancy have not been reported in the obstetric literature.
Cases:
We report two cases of non-oral pyogenic granuloma in pregnancy. The first, involving a finger lesion in a woman with triplets, demonstrated rapid growth and recurred after surgical excision. The second was an inguinal crease lesion, which was excised successfully after becoming symptomatic.
Conclusion:
Clinical experience suggests that the prevalence of pyogenic granulomas in pregnancy is not as high as has been reported in the literature. The relation of non-oral lesions to pregnancy is unknown.