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Erratum to the article published in The Open Dentistry Journal, 2012, volume (6): page 153-156
Pushpendra Kumar * Verma, Ruchi Srivastava, HC Baranwal, TP Chaturvedi, Anju Gautam, Amit Singh##
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2012Volume: 6
First Page: 188
Last Page: 188
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-6-188
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601206010188
Article History:
Electronic publication date: 14/12/2012Collection year: 2012

Abstract
Pyogenic granuloma is a reactive hyperplasia of connective tissue in response to local irritants. It is a tumourlike growth of the oral cavity, frequently located surrounding the anterior teeth or skin that is considered to be neoplastic in nature. It usually arises in response to various stimuli such as low-grade local irritation, traumatic injury, hormonal factors, or certain kinds of drugs. Histologically, the surface epithelium may be intact, or may show foci of ulcerations or even exhibiting hyperkeratosis. It overlies a mass of dense connective tissue composed of significant amounts of mature collagen. Gingiva is the most common site affected followed by buccal mucosa, tongue and lips. Pyogenic granuloma in general, does not occur when excised along with the base and its causative factors. This paper presents some cases of a pyogenic granuloma managed by surgical intervention.