Surgical management of multiple congenital epulis in the maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridges of a newborn: A case report.

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Congenital epulis is a rare and benign newborn tumor. There are some papers on this entity; however, very few reports focus on its macroscopic view.

Case presentation: We present a newborn girl with multiple congenital epulis of the mandibular and maxillary alveolar ridges who underwent a successful surgical intervention in a resource-limited setting.

Clinical discussion: Congenital epulis is frequently diagnosed by histopathological examination, although sonography could be helpful before birth. Despite the benign nature of the disease, immediate intervention is often required as it can prevent feeding and cause asphyxia in neonates. Surgical excision is the standard treatment.

Conclusions: Congenital epulis can be identified clinically shortly after birth. They cause a substantial surgical challenge due to multiple or large lesions and problems with breathing and feeding. Surgical repair must be performed as early as possible.