Introduction: Congenital epulis or congenital granular cell tumor is a rare benign tumor of the oral cavity presenting at birth in neonates. A slightly increased risk for congenital malformations after in vitro fertilization (IVF) persists. This condition may interfere with respiration, feeding or adequate closure of the mouth. A decisive diagnosis is made by histopathological analysis. The exa...

Congenital epulis, or granular cell tumour, is a rare, benign intraoral tumour present on the mucosa of the alveolar ridge, with the potential to interfere with respiration and feeding. Treatment involves surgical excision, and recurrences are rare. The management of the alveolar deficiency associated with this tumour has not previously been addressed. In the present report, a patient with a ty...