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Congenital epulis.

O Lapid1, R Shaco-Levy, Y Krieger

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, the Soroka University Medical Center Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Negev, Israel. lapid@actcom.co.il

Pediatrics
|February 7, 2001
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Epulis, a rare newborn tumor, presents as a gingival mass. Surgical resection is recommended, with no reported recurrences, indicating less radical excision may suffice.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Epulis, also known as granular cell tumor of the newborn or Neumann's tumor, is a rare congenital oral tumor.
  • It typically presents as a gingival mass in newborns, potentially impacting respiration and feeding.

Observation:

  • This study describes a newborn female with epulis.
  • The tumor was successfully resected using a carbon dioxide laser with an uneventful postoperative course.

Findings:

  • Histologic examination revealed polygonal cells with granular cytoplasm, positive for vimentin and negative for S100-protein and other markers.
  • Electron microscopy showed granular cells with dense granules, lysosomes, and lipid droplets.

Implications:

  • Epulis is a distinct entity in newborns, showing a strong female predilection (8:1).

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  • Prompt surgical resection is the standard treatment; however, the absence of reported recurrences suggests that radical excision may not be necessary.
  • Further review of clinical and microscopic features aids in understanding and managing this rare condition.