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KMID : 0903220110120020121
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Journal of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
2011 Volume.12 No. 2 p.121 ~ p.124
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Congenital Epulis with Feeding Difficulty: A Case Report
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Kim Jee-Nam
Choi Hyun-Gon
Hwang Eun-A
Kim Soon-Heum
Park Hyeung-Joon
Shin Dong-Hyeok
Uhm Ki-Il
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Abstract
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Purpose: The congenital epulis is a rare, benign tumor. It can protrude out of the newborn’s mouth to prevent normal closure of the mouth and it can interfere with respiration or feeding.
Methods: An 11-day old female neonate presented with a 1.5×1.5×2.3cm sized mass in the gingival and anterior alveolar ridge of the mandible. We performed a simple excision.
Results: In our case, histologically, there was no pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia. The staining for S-100 protein, and actin was negative. After 8 months, the patient had normal teeth eruption and no recurrence of the tumor.
Conclusion: With early detection and appropriate treatment, we were able to help the baby avoid developing any dyspnea. Nursing was possible after the mass had been removed.
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KEYWORD
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Congenital epulis
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