Related articles: Pyogenic granuloma
Definition
The pyogenic granuloma is a benign dermatological condition that affects the vascular tissue normally involved in the repair processes of the skin.
This condition often occurs at a cutaneous or mucous trauma and probably represents a vascular and fibrous response to it. The pyogenic granuloma is mainly located in the skin of the hands, face and scalp.
The pyogenic granuloma is observed frequently in women during pregnancy, especially in the gingival mucosa. This condition can also develop following infections complicated by loss of skin substance and in cases of excessive prolongation of tissue repair processes. In some cases, the pyogenic granuloma develops around a surgical wound, such as, for example, after the removal of a mole.
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Most common symptoms and signs *
- Pain, heat, redness and swelling of the finger
- Edema
- Reddened gums
- Nodule
- papules
- Bleeding gums
- Telangiectasia
- Skin Ulcers
Further indications
The pyogenic granuloma is a protuberance of soft-elastic consistency and red-vinous color, composed of a proliferation of capillaries in an edematous stroma. The appearance of this lesion is more or less roundish (nodule), about 1 cm in diameter, with the edges most often well delimited. The overlying epidermis is smooth, brittle and bleeds easily at the slightest touch.
During pregnancy, pyogenic granulomas tend to become larger and more exuberant.
Diagnosis requires clinical evaluation possibly supported by biopsy. The differentiation must be placed with respect to other similar lesions, including Spitz nevus, melanomas or other malignant skin tumors.
The treatment of pyogenic granuloma involves removal by surgical excision, although it is not excluded that the disorder may recur.
