Epulis is a rare tumor of the newborn, also known as granular cell tumor of the newborn or Neumann's tumor. This tumor arises from the mucosa of the gingiva, most commonly from the anterior part of the maxillary alveolar ridge, and is typically seen as a mass protruding out of the newborn child's mouth, which may interfere with respiration or feeding. Epulis is seen only in the newborn and is a...

The clinical characteristics and histogenesis of congenital epulis, the tumour often confused with granular cell myoblastoma, are discussed and a case of our own is presented.

Congenital epulis (CE) or "Granular cell epulis" also previously termed as "Neumann's tumor" is a benign growth arising from the mucosa of the gingiva, typically seen as a mass protruding from the infant's mouth, often interfering with respiration and feeding. These tumors generally present as a single mass arising from the upper alveolus. We report a rare case of two congenital epulides arisin...

To cite: Sharma D, Murki S, Pratap T, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2014206490 DESCRIPTION Case A term female with birth weight of 2.9 kg was born to a primi mother through normal vaginal delivery. The infant had apgar scores of 8/9/9. At birth the infant was diagnosed with two masses originating from the left maxilla and mandible. The upp...

AIM Oral mucosal lesions are frequently observed in institutionalized elderly patients more than other age groups. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of epulis fissuratum and denture stomatitis and their associated causes in dependent elderly complete denture wearers. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was conducted in dependent elderly complete denture's wearers living in fo...

The epulis or giant cell granuloma is a benign tumor of the connective tissue of the gingival mucosa frequent in an advanced period of life but much more rare in its congenital form. We present the case of a female newborn, otherwise healthy, presenting with a giant swelling protruding from her mouth and originating from upper left alveolar ridge. The size of the mass has created great anxiety ...