Mincer H H, McCoy J M, Turner J E
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1979 Aug;48(2):126-30. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(79)90049-5.
Six examples of pulse granulomas of the alveolar ridge are presented. The lesion consists of a foreign-body granuloma containing identifiable particles of leguminous foods. The vegetable matter is introduced through an alveolar defect, usually a postextraction socket. Simple curettage is apparently adequate treatment to effect cure.