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Congenital granular cell epulis: a rare paediatric tumour of newborn

Arun Mamachan Xavier1, Mahija Janardhanan2, Ravi Veeraraghavan3

  • 1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, Kerala, India arunmamachan@yahoo.co.in.

BMJ Case Reports
|January 5, 2022
PubMed

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Congenital granular cell epulis is a rare neonatal gingival tumor that can cause feeding and breathing issues. Prompt surgical excision and histopathological diagnosis are crucial for infant well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Neonatal Care

Background:

  • Congenital granular cell epulis is a rare, benign oral tumor occurring in neonates.
  • These tumors can obstruct the infant's airway, impede feeding, and affect mouth closure.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 35-day-old female neonate with a large, exophytic lesion on the maxillary alveolar ridge.
  • The lesion presented significant challenges for the infant's feeding and respiration.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the lesion was performed under intravenous sedation.
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of congenital granular cell epulis.

Implications:

  • Early recognition and prompt surgical intervention are vital for preventing complications in neonates.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration among pediatricians, dentists, and pathologists is essential for optimal management.

Keywords:
dentistry and oral medicinemouthpathology

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