Background: Pyogenic granuloma is a relatively common inflammatory hyperplasia seen in the oral cavity, as a response to some underlying irritating factor.It is known by a variety of names such as Crocker and Hartzell’s disease, granuloma pyogenicum, granuloma pediculatum benignum, benign vascular tumor. This tumor like growth is considered to be non-neoplastic in nature. Method: This paper presents a case of pyogenic granuloma managed by surgical intervention in an 11 year old boy. Result: Oral Pyogenic Granuloma is a non-specific growth in the oral cavity for which correct diagnosis and proper treatment is required if occurring in a pediatric patient.The patient was recalled every third month for maintenance and for routine follow up to check for possible recurrence. This case was followed up for a period of 1 year and there has been no recurrence so far.
Key words- Hyperplasia, Pyogenic Granuloma, benign lesion.