Infantile multiple large pyogenic granuloma on burned skin. Case report and review of literature

Pyogenic granuloma (pg) is a benign vascular lesion of the skin and mucous membranes,presenting as a solitary,red,pedunculated papule that bleeds easily and which appears to be a reactive vascular proliferation to minor injury. these lesions are more common in children and are mostly seen in exposed sites. multiple disseminated pg is a rare condition. this report describes an infant with multiple,disseminated,pyogenic granulomas following burns from boiling milk. we reviewed literature published in english and found 9 cases. six cases were provoked by hot milk,2 by hot water,while the cause of the other case is unknown. angiogiogenetic activity in milk may explain pg development in these patients. © 2016 by anais brasileiros de dermatologia.