Co-existence of multiple pyogenic granuloma and intra oral lipoma in a 52 year old female patient- a rare entity

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Author Details : Alphy Alphonsa Sebastian, Hasan Subhi

Volume : 5, Issue : 2, Year : 2017

Article Page : 55-57

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Abstract

Pyogenic granuloma is a reactive hyperplasia usually arises in the oral cavity secondary to low grade local irritation, traumatic injury, hormonal factors or certain kind of drugs. Lipoma is a benign tumor of adipose tissue, which constitutes 1-4% of all benign lesions. This paper presents the co-existence of pyogenic granuloma and intra oral lipoma on right buccal mucosa, both were managed by surgical intervention.

Keywords: Pyogenic granuloma, Lipoma, Excision, Hyperplasia, Hormonal factors

How to cite : Sebastian A A, Subhi H, Co-existence of multiple pyogenic granuloma and intra oral lipoma in a 52 year old female patient- a rare entity. Int Dent J Stud Res 2017;5(2):55-57

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