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BACKGROUND Congenital epulis is a benign tumor of upper gingiva. Larger lesions interfere with mouth closing and normal feeding and may obstruct airways. We present a neonate with a large… Click to show full abstract
BACKGROUND Congenital epulis is a benign tumor of upper gingiva. Larger lesions interfere with mouth closing and normal feeding and may obstruct airways. We present a neonate with a large epulis. Case Report: A full term 3 kg 5 days female baby had a 20 cm × 15 cm gingival mass protruding from the oral cavity, connected by a pedicle attached to right upper gingiva (Figure 1). Multiple trophic ulcers had developed in the mass after birth. Mouth closing and normal feeding were hampered. The mass was excised surgically and baby improved. Conclusion: A large congenital epulis, though worrisome to parents, can be satisfactorily managed by surgical excision and has a good prognosis.
Journal Title: Fetal and pediatric pathology
Year Published: 2020
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