A case of fetal congenital epulis mimicking oral tumor detected by prenatal ultrasonography.
10.5468/kjog.2010.53.2.175
- Author:
Ji Won RYU
1
;
Ja Young KWON
;
Ka Hyun NAM
;
Yong Won PARK
;
Young Han KIM
Author Information
1. Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea. yhkim522@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Granular cell tumor;
Congenital epulis;
Ultrasonography;
Congenital anomaly
- MeSH:
Alveolar Process;
Counseling;
Female;
Gingival Neoplasms;
Granular Cell Tumor;
Hamartoma;
Humans;
Mouth;
Parturition;
Pregnant Women;
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2010;53(2):175-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital epulis, a kind of hamartoma, is a very rare tumor, which appears in front of maxillary alveolar ridge in most cases, and accompanies no malformations. As the tumor protrudes from the oral cavity, it may lead to respiratory difficulties and feeding problems. Therefore it is important for pregnant women to receive comprehensive prenatal counseling with accurate diagnosis of the fetal oral tumor. We report a rare case of prenatal detection of oral tumor with a brief review of literatures, which was confirmed to be a congenital epulis or granular cell tumor after birth.
