Congenital Granular Cell Tumour - Case Report and Review of Literature.

RATIONALE

Congenital orofacial swellings in neonates are mainly limited to vascular malformations and neuroectodermal benign tumours. Congenital granular cell tumour (CGCT) is a rare condition affecting neonates with a prevalence rate of 6 in 1 million. Our report provides a brief review of diagnosis and management.

PATIENT CONCERN

A 4-day-old female neonate was brought in with the chief complaint of a single, lobulated mass protruding from the right side of the oral cavity. The inability to achieve lip seal and suckling resulting in feeding problems was the primary concern.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Surgical excision of the lesion was carried out under general anaesthesia. Resected mass was confirmed to be a CGCT upon histopathological evaluation.

OUTCOME

One-year follow-up showed satisfactory healing with no evidence of recurrence.

TAKE-AWAY LESSON: Ultrasonography and other imaging modalities help in differentiating it from vascular malformations. Simple surgical excision suffices to treat the condition.