Recurring oral pregnancy tumors.
Two cases of recurring "pregnancy tumors" are described. The likelihood of these lesions occurring and recurring following conservative therapy is enhanced by hormonal concentrations in the gingival tissues in conjunction with local factors produced by poor oral hygiene. This condition may pose a clinical problem in the pregnant woman.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006099:Granuloma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence