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Jan 03, 2023

Granuloma Gravidarum Preventing Mastication: Report of Two Cases

Granuloma gravidarum is a tumor-like inflammatory lesion presenting as a painless, vascular granulation tissue with a rapid course of enlargement, developing during pregnancy. An exaggerated response to local irritants caused by high levels of estrogen and progesterone hormones is the pathogenic aspect of granuloma gravidarum. Although it may regress spontaneously after childbirth, it may also be persistent in the postpartum period. In cases where this lesion reaches an increased size, difficul...