A case report of gigantic congenital epulis

Abstract

A case of gigantic congenital epulis of a new born baby was reported. The tumor measured 42×33×29 mm and was arising from B region on the alveolar gingiva.
The tumor was removed 3 hours after birth without anesthesia. After extirpation, the baby was able to nurse satisfactorily. There has been no problem of recurrence. The tumor was diagnosed histopathologically as a benign granular cell tumor.