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Tamer Zerener1, Metin Sencimen1, Ceyhan Altun2
1Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Dental Sciences, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkiye.
European Journal of Dentistry
|June 17, 2014
Summary
Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is a rare oral lesion in infants. Surgical removal is effective for this benign tumor, ensuring satisfactory healing.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is an exceptionally rare condition in newborns.
- Oral cavity lesions in infants require prompt diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A 2-day-old female newborn presented with a smooth, non-fixated, pedunculated mass on the anterior mandibular alveolar ridge.
- The lesion measured 1 cm × 1 cm × 1.8 cm and originated from the gingival mucosa.
Findings:
- Histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of congenital granular cell tumor.
- The tumor was surgically excised on the seventh postnatal day under general anesthesia.
Implications:
- CGCT, though rare, is a treatable benign oral lesion in infants.
- Early surgical intervention leads to satisfactory post-operative recovery and healing.
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