Abstract

Congenital epulis of the newborn is a rare benign tumor, also known as a congenital gingival granular cell tumor. Although it is a benign lesion, the tumor may cause feeding and respiratory problems when too large or when multiple tumors exist. In this article, a case of congenital epulis is presented and its treatment is discussed.

Keywords: epulis, newborn

How to cite

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Talim B, Yiğit Ş, Oran O, Akçören Z. Congenital epulis of the newborn: a case report. Turk J Pediatr 1998; 40: 127-129. https://doi.org/10.24953/turkjpediatr.1998.3290