Surgical Removal of Recurred Pyogenic Granuloma Using Diode Laser in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

A pyogenic granuloma is an exophytic inflammatory lesion that can develop in the oral cavity. It is a benign proliferation of capillary blood vessels which causes it to bleed easily. It can often cause difficulty in mastication and trouble in performing oral hygiene procedures. The primary course of treatment is surgical excision combined with meticulous curettage of the surrounding tissues and the elimination of the causing factor. The present case is of a nine-year-old boy who complained of a recurred swelling in the lower front teeth region. After making clinical diagnosis of pyogenic granuloma, diode laser was employed for its excision. There was favorable healing within a week and no-recurrence was seen in one year follow-up. Diode lasers can be utilized for minimally invasive operations that cause less discomfort to patients, improved hemostasis, and no need for suture. This paper describes the successful use of diode laser for excising a recurred pyogenic granuloma with a detailed description of clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic features.