Granuloma, Pyogenic
Granuloma, Pyogenic Causes
Although they frequently appear following injury, the exact cause of pyogenic granulomas is unknown. These granulomas are common in children. They can be quite annoying when these lesions bleed easily.
Granuloma, Pyogenic Definition
A condition which is characterized as a common, benign growth that often appears as a rapidly growing, bleeding bump on the skin or inside the mouth, composing of blood vessels and may occur at the site of minor injury is called pyogenic granuloma. It is sometimes called a ?pregnancy tumor? (granuloma gravidarum) when it occurs in a pregnant woman. They develop in up to 5% of pregnant women.
Granuloma, Pyogenic Diagnosis
Your doctor will probably want to perform a skin biopsy if the diagnosis of pyogenic granuloma is suspected.
Granuloma, Pyogenic Symptoms and Signs
Pyogenic granulomas are commonly found on the feet and toes, lips, gums, and inner mouth (particularly in pregnant women), head and neck, hands and fingers and the upper trunk. They typically appear as a beefy, red bump that enlarges rapidly over a few weeks, averaging to about 5-10 mm in diameter. They may in some cases be tender or may bleed easily. More than one lesion of pyogenic granuloma may develop at the same time at the same site but this happens very rarely.
Granuloma, Pyogenic Treatment
Although they frequently appear following injury, the exact cause of pyogenic granulomas is unknown. These granulomas are common in children. They can be quite annoying when these lesions bleed easily.After obtaining the biopsy, your doctor may choose to treat pyogenic granuloma through laser treatment, scraping and burning (curettage and cauterization), silver nitrate solution, surgical removal, topical imiquimod cream and freezing with liquid nitrogen.