Keywords
Gingival neoplasms; Newborn
How to Cite
Braz, J., Sobrero, H., De los Santos, J., Moraes, M., & Jacobsen, S. (2022). Congenital epulis: Clinical case study. Archivos De Pediatría Del Uruguay, 93(1), e305. Retrieved from https://adp.sup.org.uy/index.php/adp/article/view/338
Abstract
Congenital epulis is a very rare neonatal pathology. It is a benign pedunculated tumor of the jaw mucosa, most frequently located in the upper jaw in a 2-3 / 1 ratio.
The case of a newborn, female, term, adequate, vigorous is described. Noting at birth a congenital Epulis that causes suction alterations. Early surgical intervention is perfomed with resolution of the pathology without complications.