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Overview

A pyogenic granuloma is a rapidly developing vascular (blood vessel) growth that usually occurs in children and occasionally in adults, particularly pregnant women. It frequently appears on the head and neck but also appears elsewhere on the body.

Causes

The exact cause is unknown. Pyogenic granuloma often develops at the site of a recent minor injury, such as a puncture wound from a pin, but there is no conclusive evidence that injury results in its development.

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