Keleş Erol, Akpolat Nusret, Alpay H Cengiz, Tazegül Ayça
Department of Otolaryngology, Medicine Faculty of Firat University, Elaziğ, Turkey.
Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2005;14(3-4):92-5.
A seven-day-old female newborn was examined for a mass protruding from the mouth. Physical examination showed a smooth and pedicled mass with normal mucosal tissue, 3x2 cm in size, originating from the maxillary alveolar edge on the upper incisor and canine teeth. The mass was excised under general anesthesia. Histopathologic diagnosis was congenital epulis. No recurrence was observed during postoperative six months. Congenital epulis is a benign tumor. It should be dealt with surgically if it significantly affects respiratory and alimentary functions.
一名7日龄女婴因口腔内肿物突出接受检查。体格检查发现一个光滑且有蒂的肿物，黏膜组织正常，大小为3×2厘米，起源于上颌切牙和尖牙处的牙槽嵴边缘。该肿物在全身麻醉下切除。组织病理学诊断为先天性牙龈瘤。术后6个月未见复发。先天性牙龈瘤是一种良性肿瘤。如果它显著影响呼吸和消化功能，应进行手术治疗。
