title: Atypical location of pyogenic granuloma in two pediatric patients.
abstract: Pyogenic granuloma is a reactional lesion that is associated with dental calculi or trauma. It occurs most frequently in children and young adults, where the gingiva is affected most commonly. Its differential diagnosis is based on histopathological findings and treatment consists of surgical removal and elimination of the irritating factor. This article presents two cases of pyogenic granuloma in pediatric patients and explains the treatment methods used in each case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alice Granthon
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.forename: Bruna Cunha
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: da Silva
authors.forename: Monica Simoes
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Israel
authors.forename: Rhayany
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lindenblatt
authors.forename: Ana Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: de Andrade
authors.forename: Maria Eliza
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ramos
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery