Pyogenic granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma | |
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Term | Pyogenic granuloma |
Short definition | pyogenic granuloma - (pronounced) (PY-oh-JEH-nik GRAN-yoo-LOH-moo) benign (noncancerous) blood vessel tumor that usually forms on the skin. It can also form on mucous membranes and in capillaries (small blood vessels) or other parts of the body. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
pyogenic granuloma - (pronounced) (PY-oh-JEH-nik GRAN-yoo-LOH-moo) benign (noncancerous) blood vessel tumor that usually forms on the skin. It can also form on mucous membranes and in capillaries (small blood vessels) or other parts of the body. Pyogenic granulomas usually appear as raised, bright red lesions that grow rapidly and may bleed profusely. The lesions are sometimes caused by injury or the use of certain medications and often recur after treatment. They usually appear in older children and young adults but can occur at any age. Pyogenic granulomas are a type of vascular tumor. Also called lobular capillary hemangioma
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