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Peripheral odontogenic fibroma (WHO type) of the newborn: a case report
H Martelli-Júnior1, R A Mesquita, A M B de Paula
1Stomatology Clinic, Dental School, University of Montes Claros, UNIMONTES, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Aim:
The present paper reports a case of peripheral odontogenic fibroma (POF) (WHO type) in a newborn. The differential diagnosis and treatment were discussed.
Background:
POF is well described in the literature, but this is the first report in a newborn.
Patient:
A 4-month-old female newborn was referred to our department because of an exophytic, sessile, firm, and well-delimited lesion on the right upper alveolar ridge. The covering mucosa was apparently normal. The lesion measuring 10 x 3 mm was present since birth. The clinical diagnosis of congenital granular cell tumour (congenital epulis) or dental lamina cyst of the newborn was made. A conservative excisional biopsy was performed under local anaesthesia, and the specimen was submitted to histopathological examination.
Results:
The microscopic examination revealed a pattern of POF (WHO type). Normal primary incisors teeth eruption, and no signs of recurrence were noted on 16 months follow-up.
Conclusion:
Despite the rarity of POF in a newborn, this lesion should be included as a possible diagnosis to focal gingival growth.