Overall, pyogenic granuloma is relatively common. It represents 0.5% of all skin nodules in children and occurs in 1%-5% of pregnant women.

Pyogenic granulomas "can develop in the brain, musculoskeletal system, and visceral organs," case authors wrote, and can cause potentially life-threatening hemorrhaging.

Pyogenic granuloma, also known as lobular capillary haemangioma, is a benign vascular lesion that typically arises following local trauma or chronic irritation. In the oral cavity, it forms part ...

Clinical Presentation Patient A 53-year-old man History The patient presented for evaluation of a growth on his left thumb. This growth has been present for several months and had been previously ...

Elmets CA, Ceilley RI. Amelanotic melanoma presenting as pyogenic granuloma. Cutis. 1980;25:164-166, 168. From the May 01, 2006 Issue of Clinical Advisor Pages: 1 2 3 ...