Abstract

A RARE OCCURRENCE OF PYOGENIC GRANULOMA ON EDENTULOUS MANDIBULAR RIDGE- A CASE REPORT

Dr. Suchetha Aghanashini, *Dr. Swathi Sreedhara, Dr. Sapna Nadiger, Dr. Darshan Basavaraj Mundinamane, Dr. Apoorva Sokke Mallikarjunappa, Dr. Divya Bhat

Abstract

Pyogenic granuloma is a reactive hyperplasia characterized as benign, localized mass of exuberant granulation tissue produced in response to various stimuli such as low-grade local irritation, traumatic injury, hormonal factors, or certain kinds of drugs. It is commonly seen on gingival and rarely on other parts of oral cavity such as lips, tongue, palate, and buccal mucosa and alveolar ridge. Most commonly it occurs in second to third decade of life and has greater predilection among young females. Clinically the lesion is presented as sessile or pedunculated mass with smooth or lobulated surfaces varying in size. This article aims to present a case of pyogenic granuloma on edentulous mandibular ridge in a 75- year- old male patient which is comparatively a rare entity.

Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma, edentulous, mandible, surgical excision.