A Rare Case Report on Epistaxis in Pregnancy

Abstract

Introduction: Pyogenic granuloma is a benign lesion of unknown etiology that occurs in the skin and mucous membrane. It has been reported as a common lesion in oral cavity and less commonly in nasal cavity. Although its etiology is unclear, pyogenic granuloma is commonly associated with pregnancy, oral contraceptives and trauma.

Objective: To diagnose and treat appropriately the epistaxis during pregnancy considering maternal and fetal safety.

Case: A 22 year old female patient with 7 months of amenorrhoea came to ENT opd with complaints of epistaxis and swelling in left nasal cavity ultimately diagnosed as pyogenic granuloma. The patient was treated with endoscopic excision of nasal mass under general anesthesia. The management of pregnant female with such lesion was challenging, so we had to operate her. Even radiation exposure was a risk while radioimaging before surgery.

Conclusion: Pyogenic granuloma is rapidly growing lesion that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gravid patient with oral and nasal mass. Early excision of mass helped in avoidance of further complications such as fetal distress, low birth weight and reduces maternal mortality and morbidity.