title: Pulse granuloma of the alveolar ridge.
abstract: Six examples of pulse granulomas of the alveolar ridge are presented. The lesion consists of a foreign-body granuloma containing identifiable particles of leguminous foods. The vegetable matter is introduced through an alveolar defect, usually a postextraction socket. Simple curettage is apparently adequate treatment to effect cure.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000473:pathology*; D002482:Cellulose; D007887:Fabaceae; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010484:Periapical Granuloma / Q000473:pathology*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D013213:Starch
chemical_list: D002482:Cellulose; D013213:Starch