Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF A RECURRING PREGNANCY TUMOR: A CASE REPORT

Vivek Jalali*, Sanjay Gupta, Neelu Verma, Sarita Tripathi, Sanat Mishra and Piyush Gowrav

Abstract

Pregnancy tumor also known as Granuloma gravidarum (GG), which develops in the oral mucosa of pregnant women supposedly in response to chronic low-grade irritants[1], under the influence of hormonal factors. It is a common growth in skin and mucous membrane.[2] In oral cavity it usually affects the gingiva in 70% of cases. It is also seen in areas of frequent trauma, such as lower lip, tongue, oral mucosa and palate.[3] The growth is usually seen in the second trimester of pregnancy, which may rapidly grow and acquire a large size. Following is the case report of a 25 years old female patient with a gingiva growth in upper anterior region since 3-4 months.

Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma,(PG) Pregnancy tumor, Oral cavity.