Congenital Epulis with Feeding Difficulty: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
; : 121-124, 2011.
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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.Key words
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Respiration
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Tooth
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Gingival Neoplasms
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S100 Proteins
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Actins
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Dyspnea
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Alveolar Process
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Hyperplasia
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Mandible
Type of study:
Screening_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Year:
2011
Type:
Article