Prenatal diagnosis and multidisciplinary management: a case report of congenital granular cell epulis and literature review

Autor: Yujiao Ye, Ruiqi Tang, Beibei Liu, Yi Li, Yunlu Mo, Yong Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 49 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1473-2300
03000605
DOI: 10.1177/03000605211053769
Popis: Congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE) is a rare benign soft tissue lesion that usually originates from the neonatal gingiva and can lead to difficulty in breathing and feeding upon birth. This current case report describes a female newborn with a gingival mass that was identified by prenatal fetal ultrasonography. At birth, the oral mass was observed to protrude from the mouth, which adversely affected feeding. The lips could not be closed. The breathing was unaffected. Through a multidisciplinary team approach involving several healthcare professionals, the mass was successfully removed under general anaesthesia during an uncomplicated surgical procedure. Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed that the mass was a CGCE of the newborn. The infant recovered well after the operation.
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