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What Does Pyogenic Granuloma To Umbilical Cord In An Infant Mean?
i have a 6 month old baby with a pyogenic granuloma to umbilical cord, can you explain what this is and how did it happen. i have been told that the baby needs surgery when he is a year old as it may be something inside naval that may be pushing this tissue out...is this uncommon and would surgery be my only solution..
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
Hello
pyogenic granuloma is a tumor like lesion that grows in response to local trauma or irritation.The only cure is surgical excision.It completely cures the condition but in few cases it recurs.
Hope it will help
pyogenic granuloma is a tumor like lesion that grows in response to local trauma or irritation.The only cure is surgical excision.It completely cures the condition but in few cases it recurs.
Hope it will help
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