title: Pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the nasal fossa: CT features.
abstract: We present a case of a pregnant patient with a rapidly growing mass within the nasal fossa that was imaged by CT 2 weeks postpartum. Concern for malignancy existed and biopsy was performed, revealing pyogenic granuloma gravidarum. This uncommon lesion should be considered in any gravid patient when a mass occurs within the mouth or nasal fossa.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lance
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schatz
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nach
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013492:Suppuration; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed