Épulis congénito del recién nacido, una sorpresa para el Neonatólogo / Congenital epulis of the newborn, a surprise to the neonatologist

RESUMEN El épulis congénito del recién nacido es un tumor benigno, pediculado, de consistencia firme y tamaño variable, poco frecuente, de presentación bucal que tiene predilección por el sexo femenino. Se localiza habitualmente en la zona anterior y superior del maxilar superior. En caso de ser de gran tamaño puede interferir en la alimentación y dificultar la alimentación del neonato. La resección quirúrgica es el mejor tratamiento. El presente trabajo expone un caso y hace una revisión de la literatura.

ABSTRACT The congenital epulis of the newborn is a benign tumor, pedunculated, with a hard consistency and variable size rare, oral and of presentation that has a predilection for females. It is usually located in the anterior and superior maxilla. In case of big size it can interfere with feeding and can cause difficult neonatal feeding. Surgical resection is the best treatment. In this paper we presents a case and a review of the literature.

Congenital epulides: A rare case report.

Congenital epulis (CE) or “Granular cell epulis” also previously termed as “Neumann’s tumor” is a benign growth arising from the mucosa of the gingiva, typically seen as a mass protruding from the infant’s mouth, often interfering with respiration and feeding. These tumors generally present as a single mass arising from the upper alveolus. We report a rare case of two congenital epulides arising from the maxillary and mandibular alveolus in a day old female infant, which was surgically excised, allowing for early initiation of breast feeding. The tumor cells stained negative for S100 protein hence differentiating from other granular cell tumors. The clinical presentation, differential diagnosis in regard to the various neonatal oral swellings and the management of CE has been discussed.

Congenital epulis.

A tumor was found to be arising from the right maxillary alveolar margin of a newborn baby. No other congenital abnormality was detected. Following excision and histopathological examination, diagnosis of benign congenital granular cell epulis was made. The post-operative course was uneventful.