Congenital granular-cell epulis

ABSTRACT

Congenital granular-cell epulis [CG-CE] is a benign tumour of the alveolar mucosa of new born infants. The tumour is rare, yet should be differentiated from granular cell myoblastoma [GCM] another rare, but malignant tumour of the new born. Histologically, GCM is characterised by hyperplasia of the covering epithelium as well as its evident neural and vascular components. The tumour present as a large mass and interfere with normal suckling. The tumour is considered a malformation of the enamel and hence, simple excision of this benign lesion is curative