Congenital Epulis (Granular Cell Tumor) of the Newborn : Report of a Case

Abstract

Congenital epulis is a rare benign tumor of the newborn. A newborn baby girl was noted to have a mass, measuring 15×10×8 mm, arose from the right mandibular alveolus close to the midline. The presence of the tumor interfered directly with feeding and she was fed by spoon. The tumor was excised at the 15th day after birth. After excision of the tumor, she was able to feed satisfactorily from the breast. The tumor was diagnosed histologically as benign granular cell tumor.