Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand

We describe a case of a giant pyogenic granuloma affecting the left index finger of a 23-year-old pregnant lady requiring surgical excision. Pyogenic granuloma gravidarum is a benign hyperplastic lesion that commonly presents on oral mucosa, typically the gums, in approximately 5% of pregnant wome...

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Main Authors: Khan, Ed Simor, Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Eshagroni, Ahmed, Mohamed Haflah, Nor Hazla, Abdullah, Shalimar, Sapuan, Jamari
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author Khan, Ed Simor
Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
Eshagroni, Ahmed
Mohamed Haflah, Nor Hazla
Abdullah, Shalimar
Sapuan, Jamari
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Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
Eshagroni, Ahmed
Mohamed Haflah, Nor Hazla
Abdullah, Shalimar
Sapuan, Jamari
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description We describe a case of a giant pyogenic granuloma affecting the left index finger of a 23-year-old pregnant lady requiring surgical excision. Pyogenic granuloma gravidarum is a benign hyperplastic lesion that commonly presents on oral mucosa, typically the gums, in approximately 5% of pregnant women. Skin lesions over the fingers are an unusual site during pregnancy with only a few cases reported in the literature. The lesion was excised and a diagnosis of lobular capillary haemangioma was made based on histopathological evaluation. We delayed surgery until after parturition since recurrence is likely to be lower due to lower levels of circulating oestrogen and progesterone. The prognosis is usually excellent following resection. However, recurrences have been reported regardless of the treatment method.
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spelling iium-394692018-05-23T07:33:18Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/ Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand Khan, Ed Simor Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff Eshagroni, Ahmed Mohamed Haflah, Nor Hazla Abdullah, Shalimar Sapuan, Jamari RC254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer) RD701 Orthopedics We describe a case of a giant pyogenic granuloma affecting the left index finger of a 23-year-old pregnant lady requiring surgical excision. Pyogenic granuloma gravidarum is a benign hyperplastic lesion that commonly presents on oral mucosa, typically the gums, in approximately 5% of pregnant women. Skin lesions over the fingers are an unusual site during pregnancy with only a few cases reported in the literature. The lesion was excised and a diagnosis of lobular capillary haemangioma was made based on histopathological evaluation. We delayed surgery until after parturition since recurrence is likely to be lower due to lower levels of circulating oestrogen and progesterone. The prognosis is usually excellent following resection. However, recurrences have been reported regardless of the treatment method. Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2014-12-01 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/1/Pages_from_IMJM_Vol_13_No_2_pg55-58.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/4/39469_Giant%20pyogenic%20granuloma%20gravidarum%20of%20the%20hand_Scopus.pdf Khan, Ed Simor and Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff and Eshagroni, Ahmed and Mohamed Haflah, Nor Hazla and Abdullah, Shalimar and Sapuan, Jamari (2014) Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 13 (2). pp. 55-58. ISSN 1823-4631 http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/Volume%2013%20No%202/Pages%20from%20IMJM%20Vol%2013%20No%202%20pg55-58.pdf
spellingShingle RC254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
RD701 Orthopedics
Khan, Ed Simor
Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff
Eshagroni, Ahmed
Mohamed Haflah, Nor Hazla
Abdullah, Shalimar
Sapuan, Jamari
Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
title Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
title_full Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
title_fullStr Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
title_full_unstemmed Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
title_short Giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
title_sort giant pyogenic granuloma gravidarum of the hand
topic RC254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
RD701 Orthopedics
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/1/Pages_from_IMJM_Vol_13_No_2_pg55-58.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/39469/4/39469_Giant%20pyogenic%20granuloma%20gravidarum%20of%20the%20hand_Scopus.pdf