Concurrent occurrence of mucocele and pyogenic granuloma.
Ann Dermatol
; 23 Suppl 1: S108-10, 2011 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
A mucocele is a common, benign lesion of the oral cavity that develops following the extravasation or retention of mucous from a major or minor salivary gland. A pyogenic granuloma (PG) is also a common, benign condition characterized by proliferating capillaries that affect the skin and mucous membranes. The concurrent occurrence of a mucocele and a PG lesion has rarely been reported in the medical literature. This case study reports such a finding in a 16-year-old patient who presented to our department.
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MEDLINE
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Ann Dermatol
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2011
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