Sylvester Oriaifo
Osasere Andrew Eweka
Kenneth Atoe
Congenital epulis in a newborn – a case report in Benin City, Nigeria
Sylvester Oriaifo
Osasere Andrew Eweka
Kenneth Atoe
Department of Child Health, Edo Specialist Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Parkside Medical Centre, Boston, United Kingdom
Department of Chemical Pathology, Edo State University Uzairue, Nigeria
Received: 11 January 2024 / Revised: 30 May 2024 / Accepted: 31 May 2024 / Published: 30 December 2024
Abstract
Introduction and aim. Congenital epulis is a rare benign tumor that affects the oral cavity of newborns which typically presents as a solitary mass on the maxillary alveolar bridge at birth, with a predilection for the female gender. The rarity of congenital epulis is underscored by the limited number of reported cases in the literature, as evidenced by the infrequent occurrence of this condition in newborns.
Description of the case. This case report presents a rare case of congenital epulis, a benign gingival tumor in a newborn. The report includes a brief literature review to provide insights into the clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and management of congenital epulis.
Conclusion. This case contributes to the current knowledge regarding rarity of occurrence and emphasizes the need for reporting, early intervention and multidisciplinary collaboration in effective management.
Cite
Oriaifo S, Eweka OA, Atoe K. Congenital epulis in a newborn – a case report in Benin City, Nigeria. Eur J Clin Exp Med. 2024;22(4):965–968. doi: 10.15584/ejcem.2024.4.6.
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