Granuloma piógeno

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Granuloma piógeno

Definición:

Es una pequeña protuberancia rojiza que aparece en la piel y sangra con facilidad debido a una concentración anormalmente alta de vasos sanguíneos. Estas lesiones a menudo aparecen en el sitio de un trauma previo.

Nombres alternativos:

Hemangioma capilar lobular

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La causa exacta del granuloma piógeno es desconocida, pero éstos aparecen frecuentemente después de una lesión y con frecuencia ocurren en las manos, los brazos o la cara.

Debido a que estas lesiones sangran muy fácilmente, pueden ser muy molestas. Estos granulomas son comunes en los niños.

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