Patogênese e aspectos clínicos do granuloma gravídico: Relato de caso e revisão de literatura / Pathogenesis and clinical aspects of granuloma gravidarum: case report and review of literature

Relatar o caso de um granuloma gravídico (GG) presente em gengiva de uma mulher no sexto mês de gestação, que apresentou queixa funcional e estética e realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre os principais aspectos clínicos, hormonais e acerca da patogênese da lesão. Relato de Caso: Paciente do sexo feminino, 24 anos, cor parda, procurou atendimento odontológico queixando-se da presença de lesão na gengiva palatina, a mesma encontrava-se no sexto mês de gestação. Após exame anamnésico e clínico as hipóteses diagnósticas foram GG, lesão periférica de células gigantes e fibroma ossificante periférico. Diante do comprometimento estético e funcional, a biópsia excisional conservadora foi realizada, confirmando a hipótese diagnóstica de GG. A paciente foi acompanhada durante os últimos meses de gestação, tendo demonstrado um processo cicatricial normal e prognóstico favorável. Considerações Finais: no decorrer da gravidez o GG pode apresentar evolução súbita e exacerbada, atingindo dimensões tais que podem alarmar profissionais da Odontologia menos informados. Assim, a conduta baseada em adequada anamnese, avaliação clínica criteriosa e observação do período gestacional da paciente será decisiva para a realização do tratamento, o qual pode ser cirúrgico ou apenas observacional. É importante evidenciar a necessidade de cuidados com a higiene, remoção da placa bacteriana e o uso de escovas dentais adequadas, com técnicas de escovação que diminuam o trauma da mucosa bucal...

To report the case of a granuloma gravidarum (GG) present in the gum of a woman in the sixth month of pregnancy, complained functional and aesthetic and conduct a literature review on the main clinical, hormonal and regarding the pathogenesis of the lesion. Case Report: Female patient, 24 years old, brown color, sought dental care complaining of the injury gum palate, it was in the sixth month of gestation. After anamnesis and clinical examination diagnostic hypotheses were GG, peripheral giant cell lesions and peripheral ossifying fibroma. Given the esthetic and functional, conservative excisional biopsy was performed, confirming the diagnosis of GG. The patient was followed during the last months of pregnancy, having demonstrated normal wound healing process and favorable prognosis. Conclusion: during pregnancy may have an evolution GG sudden and exacerbated, reaching such dimensions that may scare dental professionals less informed. Thus, the conduct based on accurate anamnesis, clinical evaluation and careful observation of the patient during pregnancy is crucial to the achievement of the treatment, which can be surgical or just observational. It is important to highlight the need for care with hygiene, plaque removal and proper use of toothbrushes with brushing techniques that reduce the trauma of the oral mucosa...

Pregnancy and oral health: a review and recommendations to reduce gaps in practice and research.

This article presents a review of the research relevant to oral health during pregnancy and includes nursing practice recommendations for referral of women to a dentist for safe and effective dental care during pregnancy. In recent years, research linking periodontitis to the risk for adverse birth outcomes has resulted in increased interest in the topic of oral health during pregnancy. The achievement of optimal oral health in pregnant women as its own benefit, however, has in the past been hampered by myths surrounding the safety of dental care during pregnancy. Many women also lack access to dental care and dental insurance, which interferes with their ability to receive adequate oral care during pregnancy. Intraoral changes that occur with pregnancy because of hormonal changes, combined with lack of routine exams and delays in treatment for oral disease, place pregnant women at higher risk for dental infections.

[Pyogenic granuloma of the vocal cords: a case report]. / Granulome pyogénique des cordes vocales: à propos d'un cas.

The authors present a case of pyogenic granuloma (botriomycome) of the vocal cord secondary to naso-tracheal intubation. Along with a physiological review, the histological and clinical characteristics of vocal cord pyogenic granuloma are discussed. Preventative measures and a treatment protocol are proposed.