Exophytic and Focally Ulcerated Mass on the Mandibular Gingiva

Authors

Abrar Shamim D.D.S., M.A., Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow
Scott Peters D.D.S., Columbia University College of Dental MedicineFollow
Shahid R. Aziz D.M.D., M.D., FACS, FRCSEd, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Rutgers School of Dental MedicineFollow
Gregg Jacob D.M.D., FACS, Weill Cornell Medical College, Northeast Facial and Oral Surgery SpecialistsFollow

Keywords

pyogenic granuloma, lobular capillary hemangioma, oral pyogenic granulomas

Abstract

The pyogenic granuloma is a benign vascular proliferation which may present either on the skin or intraorally. While the majority of oral pyogenic granulomas remain less than 1 cm in size, they can grow to large sizes if care is neglected. Herein, we report case of a large pyogenic granuloma on the mandibular alveolar ridge gingiva which grew to 10x10cm in size due to failure to seek treatment.

Recommended Citation

Shamim, Abrar D.D.S., M.A.; Peters, Scott D.D.S.; Aziz, Shahid R. D.M.D., M.D., FACS, FRCSEd; and Jacob, Gregg D.M.D., FACS (2024) "Exophytic and Focally Ulcerated Mass on the Mandibular Gingiva," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 90: No. 6, Article 7.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol90/iss6/7