Herpes Simplex Virus Type-I and Pyogenic Granuloma: A Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-Mediated Association

• Main Authors: L. el Hayderi (Author), D. Paurobally (Author), M.F. Fassotte (Author), J. André (Author), J.E. Arrese (Author), C. Sadzot-Delvaux (Author), A. Ruebben (Author), A.F. Nikkels (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-related neoangiogenic process. Minor trauma, chronic irritation, certain drugs and pregnancy may favor PG. Viral triggers have not been reported up to date. A 52-year-old woman with hairy-cell leukemia presented because of a 3-mo...