1/13. Peripheral giant cell granuloma: a potentially aggressive lesion in children.A slowly enlarging gingival mass with a reddish-purple surface is observed in a school-age boy. The lesion was first noted 3 months ago during a routine oral examination but recently it has increased in size and interferes with eating. A periapical radiograph demonstrated focal loss of the alveolar crestal bone in the mandibular incisor region. The diagnosis of peripheral giant cell granuloma, a benign reactive gingival lesion, is confirmed by histopathologic examination. Early detection and excision of this hyperplastic nodule is important to minimize potential dentoalveolar complications.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/13. Oral giant pyogenic granulomas associated with facial skin hemangiomas (sturge-weber syndrome).This is a case report of two patients, aged 26 and 22, who suffered from congenital hemangioma on their faces and pronounced gingival overgrowth localized parallel to extraoral lesions. Prior to surgical intervention the hygienic conditions were improved in several sessions by means of professional preventive treatment and oral hygiene instructions. Histologic examination of both cases revealed a highly vascularized pattern of pyogenic granuloma. One of the cases was associated with a pregnancy. These patients can be classified as sturge-weber syndrome. Postsurgical treatment consisted of efficient plaque control and adequate oral prophylaxis sessions every 3 months. The large gingival overgrowth was not observed to recur in 2 and 4 years, respectively, of follow-up.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.8keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/13. Long-term follow-up of peripheral ossifying fibroma: report of three cases.Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a non-neoplastic enlargement of the gingiva that is classified as a reactive hyperplastic inflammatory lesion. It is possible to misdiagnose peripheral ossifying fibroma as pyogenic granuloma, peripheral giant cell granuloma, or odontogenic tumors. Therefore, histopathological examination is essential for an accurate diagnosis of such lesions. Differential diagnosis is important, because peripheral ossifying fibroma has a tendency to recur. This article describes three cases of peripheral ossifying fibroma, which were followed for 4 years without any sign of recurrence. By presenting these cases, we emphasize the importance of proper excision and aggressive curettage of the adjacent tissues for prevention of recurrence.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/13. A giant pyogenic granuloma in the nasal cavity caused by nasal packing.Pyogenic granuloma is a benign, rapidly growing hemorrhagic lesion of unknown origin. This disorder, however, is obscure to many rhinologists, because the nose is a relatively rare location for the lesion. In the practice of otorhinolaryngology, nasal packing is a very common procedure for nasal bleeding and postoperative hemostasis. However, few pyogenic granulomas occurring from nasal packing have been reported in the literature. A 56-year-old man underwent nasal packing with vaseline gauze because of nasal bleeding. Two months later, a dark brown nasal tumor was found in his nasal cavity. He underwent endoscopic endonasal removal of the tumor. The pathology result showed a pyogenic granuloma. This is the third case recorded in the literature of a confirmed pyogenic granuloma occuring as a complication of nasal packing. This uncommon lesion should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a rapidly growing hemorrhagic lesion within the nasal fossa.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.8keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/13. Pyogenic granuloma: case report in a 9-year-old girl.Based on clinical features alone, pyogenic granuloma can be difficult to differentiate from a peripheral giant cell granuloma, a more aggressive oral lesion that could have consequences such as teeth displacement and alveolar bone resorption. A thorough clinical and radiographic examination is important to determine whether teeth and/or bone are involved. Furthermore, the early onset of puberty in females may increase the prevalence of pyogenic granuloma at a young age.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/13. Giant recurrent pyogenic granuloma on the face with satellitosis responsive to systemic steroids.Pyogenic granuloma is a common benign skin tumour. However, giant recurrent pyogenic granuloma with satellitosis is relatively rare. We present a 52-year-old man who had recurrent gigantic pyogenic granuloma with satellitosis responsive to systemic steroids. Our case of recurrent pyogenic granuloma is interesting because of its clinical presentation, recurrence following surgical excision and its steroid responsiveness. Systemic steroids may be effective in treating recurrent giant pyogenic granulomas during their high-proliferation phase.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.4keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/13. A case of giant nasal pyogenic granuloma gravidarum.Pyogenic granuloma gravidarum occurs as oral or nasal lesions in approximately 5% of pregnant women. nasal mucosa is an unusual site for this lesion with few cases reported in the literature. A case of giant nasal pyogenic granuloma gravidarum that required radical excision through an open rhinotomy after superselective embolization is described. The patient had a good cosmetic result and a satisfactory airway when she was seen for follow-up 1 year after surgery. Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum is best managed with a multidisciplinary approach involving radical excision after preoperative superselective embolization for safe and complete removal of the lesion.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/13. nasal septum giant pyogenic granuloma after a long lasting nasal intubation: case report.The authors present a case of Pyogenic granuloma (PG) arising from the nasal septum in the posterior nasal cavity of a patient male sex, caucasian, 32 years old, with a previous history of cranioencephalic trauma, several neurosurgeries for different subsequent neurological problems and the use of a nasogastric tube for feeding (nasal intubation) during 30 days. He underwent surgery in St. Vincent de Paul Hospital (Rio de Janeiro) on May 18, 1993, for the tumor removal and straightening of the nasal septum. Under endoscopic guidance the complete excision of the tumor mass was perfectly done thanks to the excellent exposure of the lesion, provided by the enlarged telescopic view, and the wide access afforded by the septum straighttening plus the cartilaginous septum mobilization through the maxilla-premaxilla approach of Cottle, allied to the lateralization and volume reduction of the right inferior nasal concha, simultaneously performed, thus making lateral rhinotomy or "degloving" unnecessary. The patient is until now (2004) completely free of the lesion operated on. This is the first report in the literature of such a lesion associated to nasal intubation as the triggering agent.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.8keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/13. Multiple giant disseminated pyogenic granuloma in a burn lesion.This case describes a 2-year-old boy who developed multiple giant pyogenic granulomas on his left upper extremity secondary to a burn injury caused by boiling milk. Here, we present multiple pyogenic granulomas in a burn patient and discuss the possible etiologies of the entity. The pyogenic granulomas were excised and wounds closed with sutures (primary repair) (primary closure). No pyogenic granulomas have recurred after 11 months of follow-up. Pyogenic granuloma with multiple dissemination in a burn scar is an extremely rare occurrence, and there have been no reports of pyogenic granulomas caused by flame and other type of scalding burns such as hot water and oil. The case presented here was a burn injury caused by hot milk. The burn etiology, not the burn injury itself, is important because all similar cases have the same etiology. We thought that this may not be a coincidence and that milk proteins or other components of the milk might cause the development of pyogenic granuloma.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/13. Nd:YAG laser excision of a giant gingival pyogenic granuloma of pregnancy.A 19-year-old Hispanic nullipara experienced the rapid growth of an oral lesion on the right lower gingiva which she had first noticed at 29 weeks gestation. The lesion interfered with oral hygiene and eating. At surgery, the lesion measured 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm. biopsy confirmed a pyogenic granuloma ("granuloma gravidarum"). Panorex films showed no bony invasion. The lesion was excised using the Nd:YAG laser under general anesthesia when the patient had reached 36 3/7 weeks gestation. We chose the Nd:YAG laser over the CO2 laser for the removal of this very vascular lesion, because of its superior coagulation characteristics. This technique results in removal of the lesion with less danger of bleeding than with any other surgical technique. The patient did well postoperatively, delivered a healthy 3,884 g infant at 40 6/7 weeks gestation, and has had no recurrence after 15 months of follow-up.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.8keywords = giant (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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