Congenital Epulis with Feeding Difficulty: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jee Nam KIM
1
;
Hyun Gon CHOI
;
Eun A HWANG
;
Soon Heum KIM
;
Hyung Jun PARK
;
Dong Hyeok SHIN
;
Ki Il UHM
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea. kiumps@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital epulis
- MeSH:
Actins;
Alveolar Process;
Dyspnea;
Female;
Gingival Neoplasms;
Humans;
Hyperplasia;
Infant, Newborn;
Mandible;
Mouth;
Recurrence;
Respiration;
S100 Proteins;
Tooth
- From:Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
2011;12(2):121-124
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The congenital epulis is a rare, benign tumor. It can protrude out of the newborn's mouth to prevent normal closure of the mouth and it can interfere with respiration or feeding. METHODS: An 11-day old female neonate presented with a 1.5x1.5x2.3cm sized mass in the gingival and anterior alveolar ridge of the mandible. We performed a simple excision. RESULTS: In our case, histologically, there was no pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia. The staining for S-100 protein, and actin was negative. After 8 months, the patient had normal teeth eruption and no recurrence of the tumor. CONCLUSION: With early detection and appropriate treatment, we were able to help the baby avoid developing any dyspnea. Nursing was possible after the mass had been removed.
