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Rooposhi Saha1, Shobha Tandon, Pramod Kumar
1I.T.S Dental College, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India. rooposhi@yahoo.com
Insights
A rare intraoral swelling in an 11-year-old girl, present since birth and rapidly growing, required detailed clinical and histologic analysis for diagnosis and management. This case underscores the importance of recognizing unusual pediatric oral lesions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Dentoalveolar Surgery
Background:
- Intraoral swelling presents a diagnostic challenge in pediatric patients.
- Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management of pediatric oral lesions.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old female presented with a congenital intraoral swelling, noted at birth and significantly enlarged over the past year.
- Initial clinical examination failed to provide a definitive diagnosis, necessitating further investigation.
Findings:
- The case report details the clinical presentation, histological examination, and differential diagnoses for the intraoral swelling.
- Comprehensive analysis guided the clinical management strategy for this rare pediatric oral lesion.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of this specific intraoral lesion can aid pediatric dentists in timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Understanding such rare entities enhances the diagnostic capabilities of clinicians managing pediatric oral conditions.
Abstract:
An 11-year-old girl reported with an intraoral swelling which was noticed by her mother at birth and increased to its present size during the last year A thorough clinical examination did not shed a conclusive diagnosis. This case highlights and discusses the history, clinical features, histologic features, differential diagnosis and the clinical management of this lesion. Awareness of such an entity will enrich the knowledge of the pediatric dentists who may be the first ones to encounter such cases in their day-to-day practice.