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Granuloma Pyogenicum Presenting as Plantar Pseudomelanoma

Granuloma Pyogenicum Presenting as Plantar Pseudomelanoma

Daniela Kulichova and Thomas Ruzicka
Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich, Germany

Published:  10 November 2009

 

Granuloma pyogenicum is a benign vascular lesion of the skin and mucosa that can often mimic other more serious skin tumors such as malignant melanoma. It can cause patients particular discomfort due to pain and its tendency to bleed. It is quite a common diagnosis in children and young adults, although it may arise at any age...

 
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