Congenital Epulis in a Neonate: A Rare Cause of Oral Cavity Mass
Sarvesh Kohli, G. Shridhar, Karthik Ram Mohan, Shankar Raman, A. R. Rajan, K. M. AdhikariBackground:
Congenital epulis is a benign tumor of the oral cavity, rarely seen in newborns.
Clinical Description:
A term, female neonate presented soon after birth with a 5 cm × 3 cm × 2.5 cm, firm, lobulated, noncompressible, nonfluctuant oral cavity mass, arising from the right maxillary alveolar ridge with a pedunculated base.
Management and Outcome:
The lesion posed an obstacle to the establishment of breastfeeds or paladai feeds along with the potential to compromise the airway for which the mass was excised
Conclusion:
Congenital epulis are rare tumors of the oral cavity which have excellent results if resected early.