Congenital epulis of the newborn. A case report

Turk J Pediatr. 1998 Jan-Mar;40(1):127-9.

Abstract

Congenital epulis of the newborn is a rare benign tumor, also known as a congenital gingival granular cell tumor. Although it is a benign lesion, the tumor may cause feeding and respiratory problems when too large or when multiple tumors exist. In this article, a case of congenital epulis is presented and its treatment is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gingival Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Gingival Neoplasms / pathology
  • Gingival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn