Pathology · single question
A 28-year-old non-pregnant female has a red, pedunculated, easily bleeding gingival mass. Most likely diagnosis?
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Correct answer: B. Pyogenic granuloma
Pyogenic granuloma (lobular capillary hemangioma): reactive vascular lesion, red, friable, pedunculated, bleeds easily. Common in pregnancy ('pregnancy tumor') but also in non-pregnant individuals from local irritation. Treatment: excision + eliminate local irritants.