Abstract

MANAGEMENT OF PYOGENIC GRANULOMA IN PREGNANCY WITH DIODE LASER: A CASE REPORT

Roy T. R.*, Gupta S. and Tripathi A. K.

Abstract

Pyogenic granuloma is Non-neoplastic lesion of oral cavity. It occurs mostly due to extreme tissue response to traumatic injury, consistent local irritation, and hormonal factors. Removal of this lesion during pregnancy have higher recurrence rate. There are several treatment modalities to correct such types of lesions. This article emphasizes the treatment of lesion with the diode laser. Laser surgery is preferred method because good patient comfort, easy application, short operation time without bleeding and suturing and less chances of recurrence. This case report presents a 24 years old pregnant female patient who had reported with the lesion. The lesion was excised with diode laser and after 12-month follow -up period, the patient did not show any recurrence of the lesion.

Keywords: Pyogenic Granuloma, diode laser pedunculated, sessile.