Congenital epulis in a newborn – a case report in Benin City, Nigeria

• Authors: Sylvester Oriaifo , Osasere Andrew Eweka , Kenneth Atoe

Abstracts

EN

Introduction and aim. Congenital epulis is a rare benign tumor that affects the oral cavity of newborns which typically presents as a solitary mass on the maxillary alveolar bridge at birth, with a predilection for the female gender. The rarity of congenital epulis is underscored by the limited number of reported cases in the literature, as evidenced by the infrequent occurrence of this condition in newborns. Description of the case. This case report presents a rare case of congenital epulis, a benign gingival tumor in a newborn. The report includes a brief literature review to provide insights into the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and management of congenital epulis. Conclusion. This case contributes to the current knowledge regarding rarity of occurrence and emphasizes the need for reporting, early intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration in effective management.

Keywords

EN

alveolar ridge; congenital epulis; gingiva; granular cell tumor; newborn

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Rzeszowski. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego
• Journal: European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
• Year: 2024
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 965-968

Dates

published

2024

Contributors

author

Sylvester Oriaifo

• Department of Child Health, Edo Specialist Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000000324154525

author

Osasere Andrew Eweka

• Parkside Medical Centre, Boston, United Kingdom

author

Kenneth Atoe

• Department of Chemical Pathology, Edo State University Uzairue, Nigeria

Identifiers

DOI

10.15584/ejcem.2024.4.6

Biblioteka Nauki

62645116