Path Image
Very cellular; composed of capillaries arranged in lobules
IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS

Lobules of endothelial-lined capillaries surrounding larger vessels. Other features (not shown here) are: a mixed inflammatory infiltrate may be present, the stroma may be edematous or fibrotic, and mitoses is common (1).

BACKGROUND

Also called "pyogenic granuloma" in some circles, but that term is really a misnomer because this entity is neither pyogenic (purulent) nor is it a granuloma or even granulomatous.

CLINICAL

Usually affects boys < 15 year old. Presents with painless episodes of epistaxis. May see a red polypoid mass in the nasal cavity, which may be ulcerated.

TREATMENT

Resection

PROGNOSIS

Benign. Should not recur after complete excision.

REFERENCES

(1)Foundations in Diagnositic Pathology

Last updated: 2010-02-12
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