Co-existence of multiple pyogenic granuloma and intra oral lipoma in a 52 year old female patient- a rare entity


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Alphy Alphonsa Sebastian, Hasan Subhi

Volume :

5

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Pyogenic granuloma is a reactive hyperplasia usually arises in the oral cavity secondary to low grade local irritation, traumatic injury, hormonal factors or certain kind of drugs. Lipoma is a benign tumor of adipose tissue, which constitutes 1-4% of all benign lesions. This paper presents the co-existence of pyogenic granuloma and intra oral lipoma on right buccal mucosa, both were managed by surgical intervention.

Keyword :

Pyogenic granuloma, Lipoma, Excision, Hyperplasia, Hormonal factors