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Published on: September 19, 2015

Three cases of palatal polyps in infants

M Tomizawa1, M Kohno, T Noda

  • 1Department of Pedodontics, Dental Hospital, School of Dentistry, Niigata University, Japan.

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|May 18, 2000
PubMed

Insights

Palatal polyps, rare in infants, can occur in newborns. Surgical removal is often effective, but some cases may resolve without intervention, offering insights into infant oral lesion management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Fibrous lesions are frequently observed in the oral cavity across various age groups.
  • However, their occurrence in infants is notably infrequent, making such cases significant for clinical understanding.

Observation:

  • This study details three infant cases of palatal polyps, with affected individuals aged 2 days, 3 months, and 7 months.
  • The lesions presented on the palate, a less common site for such growths in this demographic.

Findings:

  • Two cases necessitated surgical excision for complete resolution of the palatal polyps.
  • One infant's polyp demonstrated spontaneous regression, obviating the need for surgical intervention.
  • Histological examination confirmed fibroepithelial hyperplasia in two of the three diagnosed cases.

Implications:

  • These findings highlight the importance of considering palatal polyps in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions in neonates and infants.
  • The varied clinical course, including spontaneous regression, suggests a need for careful monitoring and individualized treatment approaches.
  • This case series contributes valuable data to the limited literature on infantile oral fibrous lesions, aiding pediatricians and dentists.

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