Congenital Epulis in the Newborn: Report of a Clinical Case

Abstract

Odontogenic oral lesions in pediatric patients It is essential to understand the pathogenesis of odontogenic tumors. The clinical presentation, microscopic features, and prognosis are addressed for odontogenic lesions in the newborn, but familiarity with these entities is essential due to the different therapeutic implications of these diagnoses. The case we present is a five-day-old newborn in the Neonatology service of the Dos de Mayo National Hospital, Peru, the reason for consultation was "he was born with a lump in his mouth." On clinical inspection, a palatine lobe was found. The palatine lobe was presented for inspection. Conventional outpatient surgery is performed to remove the foreign body, completely removing the tumor. The surgical specimen was sent to pathology, which confirmed the definitive diagnosis: congenital epulis of the newborn.