Congenital Epulis with Feeding Difficulty: A Case Report

수유장애를 동반한 선천성 치은종: 증례보고

  • Kim, Jee Nam (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Choi, Hyun Gon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Hwang, Eun A (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Soon Heum (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Park, Hyung Jun (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Shin, Dong Hyeok (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Uhm, Ki Il (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Konkuk University)
  • 김지남 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 최현곤 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 황은아 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 김순흠 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 박형준 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 신동혁 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 엄기일 (건국대학교 의학전문대학원 성형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.08.13
  • Accepted : 2011.09.27
  • Published : 2011.11.10

Abstract

Purpose: The congenital epulis is a rare, benign tumor. It can protrude out of the newborn's mouth to prevent normal closure of the mouth and it can interfere with respiration or feeding. Methods: An 11-day old female neonate presented with a $1.5\;{\times}\;1.5\;{\times}\;2.3cm$ sized mass in the gingival and anterior alveolar ridge of the mandible. We performed a simple excision. Results: In our case, histologically, there was no pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia. The staining for S-100 protein, and actin was negative. After 8 months, the patient had normal teeth eruption and no recurrence of the tumor. Conclusion: With early detection and appropriate treatment, we were able to help the baby avoid developing any dyspnea. Nursing was possible after the mass had been removed.

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