[Congenital epulis]

Congenital epulis is a rare, benign, neonatal tumor in the oral cavity. Its size can reach several centimeters, posing an obstruction to breathing and feeding. Prenatal diagnosis provides an opportunity to adequately prepare for delivery, including securing the airway, or even ex utero intrapartum treatment. The authors present the case of a newborn girl, whose postnatally discovered lesions suggested congenital epulis. The operation took place a few hours after birth, the histological examination of the excised tumor concluded the presumed diagnosis. Since its first description in 1871, less than 250 publications of congenital epulis have been reported. This is the first case report in Hungarian on the topic. The authors' goal is to exhibit this rare entity and raise awareness of questions that might arise during medical care. Orv Hetil. 2026; 167(6): 243-246.