Abstract
Congenital epulis or congenital gingival granular cell tumor is a rare lesion of newborn, also known as Neuman's tumor. Congenital epulis mostly occurs as a single mass but rarely as multiple. It arises from the mucosa of gingiva either from maxillary or mandibular alveolar ridge. The exact histogenesis of congenital epulis is still uncertain, but the biologic behavior of this lesion is compatible with embryonic hamartoma, so that surgical excision is the treatment of choice. The presented case describes a mass in the anterior region of maxillary alveolar ridge in a 15 day old healthy female, which causes a feeding problem and hinders normal closure of the mouth. Tumor was excised surgically under general anesthesia. The excised material was sent for histopathological examination and the diagnosis of congenital epulis was performed.
Highlights
Congenital epulis or congenital gingival granular cell tumor is a rare lesion of newborn, known as Neuman's tumor
A newborn girl was referred to the pediatric surgery center at Al-Khansa'a Maternity Teaching Hospital because of a mass protruding from her mouth
Congenital epulis or granular cell tumor of newborn is a rare lesion of the gingiva seen only in newborn
Summary
Mohammed S. Saeed*, Moutaz Al Ani** *Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Mosul; **Department of Pediatric Surgery, Al Khansa'a Maternity Teaching Hospital. (Ann. Coll. Med. Mosul 2010; 36 (1 & 2): 153-156). Received: 17th Mar 2010; Accepted: 7th Jul 2010.
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