Open AccessCongenital Epulis: A Two-Case Report
Author(s) -
Monica Ivanov,
Bianca Stroe,
Valeriu Ardeleanu,
Răzvan Hainăroșie,
Vlad Denis Constantin,
Anca Silvia Dumitriu,
Stana Păunică,
Anna Kádár
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of mind and medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2601-4920
pISSN - 2392-7674
DOI - 10.22543/7674.82.p336340
Subject(s) - medicine , epulis , histopathology , airway obstruction , gestation , oral cavity , pregnancy , surgery , airway , dentistry , pathology , biology , genetics
Congenital epulis is a rare benign tumor of the newborn that could be detected in the prenatal period. Females are more often affected than males and the premaxillary region is usually the predilection site for this oral mass. Excision is the treatment of choice and no recurrences have been reported so far. We present our experience with two cases of congenital epulis, detected in the second trimester of gestation and treated shortly after birth with no further complications. Histopathology should differentiate between congenital epulis and other congenital oral tumors even if its clinical appearance is usually enough to make a tentative diagnosis. A multidisciplinary assessment in the management of this tumor can avoid unwanted complications such as airway obstruction or bleeding.