[Antenatal diagnosis of a congenital granular cell tumor]

Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 2010 Apr;111(2):91-3. doi: 10.1016/j.stomax.2009.07.010. Epub 2010 Jan 13.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Neuman's tumors also called congenital epulis or congenital gingival granulomatous tumors are rare and benign oral cavity tumors. They are usually discovered at birth.

Case report: A 32 year-old pregnant female patient was followed for gravid diabetes well controlled. A maxillary tumor in the fetus was revealed by the third trimester US. A fetal MRI was prescribed, after discussion with the antenatal diagnostic center, to determine the localization, size, and nature of the tumor. It revealed a 3 cm long tumor with cystic like areas not communicating with the encephalus. A caesarian section was performed 2 weeks before term. A simple tumoral excision was performed at 12 hours of age. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis. There was no local recurrence after 6 months of follow-up.

Discussion: A prenatal diagnosis of congenital gingival granulomatous tumor is rare. It is usually made at the third trimester ultrasound scan, rarely with fetal MRI. Nevertheless, prenatal diagnosis allows for a better postnatal management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Gingival Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Gingival Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Gingival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Granular Cell Tumor / congenital*
  • Granular Cell Tumor / diagnostic imaging
  • Granular Cell Tumor / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Maxilla
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*