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Multiple congenital epulides in a newborn: with special reference to reported cases in Japan
Insights
A rare case of multiple epulides occurred in a 6-day-old infant on both the maxilla and mandible. Histopathologic findings suggest an odontogenic component may contribute to this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Developmental biology
Background:
- Epulides are benign tumors of the gingiva.
- Multiple epulides are exceptionally rare, particularly in neonates.
- Understanding the etiology of congenital epulides is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A 6-day-old female infant presented with simultaneous multiple epulides on the maxilla and mandible.
- Clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, and surgical intervention were documented.
- A 2-year follow-up was conducted to monitor for recurrence and developmental impact.
Findings:
- Histopathologic examination revealed features consistent with epulides.
- The investigation explored potential histogenetic origins, highlighting a possible role for odontogenic components.
- This case represents a rare occurrence of multiple epulides in a neonate.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on congenital multiple epulides.
- Findings may refine understanding of the developmental etiology of gingival tumors in infants.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are essential for favorable outcomes in such rare pediatric cases.
Abstract:
This report describes a case of multiple epulides which simultaneously occurred on the maxilla and the mandible of a 6-day-old female baby. The clinical findings, diagnostic procedure, surgical treatment, histopathology, and 2-year follow-up of this case are presented. Based on the clinicostatistical and histopathologic investigations with special reference to the pertinent Japanese literature, a possible histogenetic etiology of this entity is discussed. Any odontogenic component might play an important role in the development of this tumor. This case of multiple epulides is considered to be very rare.