Congenital mandibular epulis : a rare oral lesion in a newborn
Joint Authors
Abd al-Rahman, Nurhani Yasamin
Ismail, Hashimah
al-Suhaymi, Yusuf
Muhammad, Irfan
Muhammad, Hazamah
Source
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2015), pp.295-298, 4 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Ear Nose Throat and Allied Science
Publication Date
2015-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Introduction: Congenital epulis or congenital granular cell tumour is a rare benign lesion arising from alveolar mucosa of neonates which can cause respiratory and feeding problems.
It is also known as Neumann’s tumour.
Females are affected 10 times more frequent.
Method: A review of medical record was performed.
Result: A newborn presented with lesion over left lower gum which was seen during antenatal abdominal ultrasonography scan by Obstetrics team at 35-week of gestation.
The case was referred for ex utero intrapartum treatment procedure in view of anticipating upper airway obstruction.
Upon delivery via Caesarean section, patient had no obstructive symptoms however was immediately intubated few hours of life to secure airway.
Computed tomography scan confirmed a soft tissue mass arising from either lower alveolus or tip of tongue.
The lesion was excised and histopathological examination reported as congenital epulis.
Conclusion: Even though it is a rare case, congenital epulis should be considered as one of differential diagnosis of an oral mass.
A multi-disciplinary team management is important in view of possibility of upper airway obstruction post delivery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd al-Rahman, Nurhani Yasamin& Ismail, Hashimah& Muhammad, Irfan& al-Suhaymi, Yusuf& Muhammad, Hazamah. 2015. Congenital mandibular epulis : a rare oral lesion in a newborn. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences،Vol. 16, no. 3, pp.295-298.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-644917
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd al-Rahman, Nurhani Yasamin…[et al.]. Congenital mandibular epulis : a rare oral lesion in a newborn. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Vol. 16, no. 3 (2015), pp.295-298.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-644917
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd al-Rahman, Nurhani Yasamin& Ismail, Hashimah& Muhammad, Irfan& al-Suhaymi, Yusuf& Muhammad, Hazamah. Congenital mandibular epulis : a rare oral lesion in a newborn. Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences. 2015. Vol. 16, no. 3, pp.295-298.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-644917
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p.297-298
Record ID
BIM-644917