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. Archives of Pediatrics of Uruguay, 93(1), e305. https://doi.org/10.31134/ap.93.1.15
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.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Juliana Braz, Helena Sobrero, Jennise De los Santos, Mario Moraes, Sheila Jacobsen
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