PYOGENIC GRANULOMA IN RELATION TO AN ECTOPICALLY PLACED THIRD MOLAR BACKGROUND – Pyogenic granuloma is a benign, reactive lesion that occurs frequently in the oral cavity. The aetiological factors may be tissue trauma. Pyogenic granulomas are treated surgically.
CASE STUDY – A 34-year-old man presented with an exophytic lesion at the alveolar process in the right side of the upper jaw, region 17. Cone beam (CB)CT scan showed a space occupying lesion and a displaced tooth 18 in the maxillary sinus. Treatment consisted of excision of the tumour, removal of teeth 16 and 18. Histological examination showed tissue consistent with pyogenic granuloma and remnants of epithelium around tooth 18, indicative of a follicular cyst.
CONCLUSION – Pyogenic granulomas may show rapid growth and a high tendency to recur. In this case report, the lesion filled most of the maxillary sinus, which made treatment difficult. It is crucial to acknowledge the clinical characteristics and differential diagnoses to ensure correct and timely treatment.