Pyogenic Granuloma of the Larynx: A Case Report

Pyogenic granuloma (also known as lobular capillary hemangioma) is a benign and vascular lesion of the skin and mucous membranes that is frequently seen in the head and neck region. Although the etiology of the condition is still unknown, some conditions, such as trauma, poor oral hygiene, viral or fungal infections, and periodontal and gingival diseases, are considered to be related to the formation of pyogenic granuloma. The cheeks and the oral cavity are the major locations for pyogenic granuloma in the head and neck region, but larynx localization is also known, although rare. In this case report, we present a 47-year-old male patient with lobular capillary hemangioma of the left vocal fold and discuss the related literature. Introduction Pyogenic granuloma is a benign lesion of the skin and mucous membranes. It has a diagnostic, lobular arrangement of capillaries, which is distinguished histologically from granulation tissue. In recent years, to emphasize this characteristic appearance, the term “lobular capillary hemangioma” has been introduced (1). This type of lesion is mostly seen in female patients between 20–40 years of age (2). The condition was first described in 1897 by Poncet and Dor (3). While the exact etiology is still unknown, trauma, poor oral hygiene, and gingival and periodontal diseases and infections are considered to be contributing factors (4). The head and neck region is the main location of pyogenic granulomas in the body, especially in the oral cavity; the most common site is the gingiva (5).