A Case of Congenital Neurofibroma on the Palatal Region of the Maxillary Anterior Ridge

Abstract

A case of congenital epulis was encountered on the palatal region of the maxillary anterior alveolar ridge in a male three years and one month old. This epulis revealed a smooth, gingiva-colored mass with a pedicle, attached to the palatal gingiva of the A⊥A region, measuring 3.7×7.3×1.4mm. Histopathological investigation showed that the findings of this epulis consisted mainly of markedly nervous fibers. This epulis was therefore diagnosed as congenital neurofibroma, which is considered to be a very rare case.