Giant granuloma gravidarium of the oral cavity

BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 8:2014:bcr2014204057. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-204057.

Abstract

Oral health is affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy but is usually neglected by both the obstetrician and the patient during follow-up visits. Gingival enlargement is one of the most common oral lesions seen during pregnancy. Rarely, gingival enlargement can be very big, significantly affecting maternal nutrition and impairing haemodynamic status. A giant granuloma gravidarium and appropriate management strategies are discussed. Patients must be encouraged to undergo regular dental check-ups during pregnancy. Simple oral hygiene measures are highly effective in mitigating most oral lesions of pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gingival Diseases / pathology*
  • Gingival Diseases / surgery
  • Granuloma / pathology*
  • Granuloma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / pathology*
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery