Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report
Abstract Background Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is a rare benign soft tissue tumor of the new born. It is also called congenital epulis. Case presentation We report the case of a 3-day-old male neonate who was postnatally noted to have a 2-cm mass over the maxillary alveolar ridge in the m...
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| description | Abstract Background Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is a rare benign soft tissue tumor of the new born. It is also called congenital epulis. Case presentation We report the case of a 3-day-old male neonate who was postnatally noted to have a 2-cm mass over the maxillary alveolar ridge in the midline. The mass was causing feeding difficulties, and hence, decision for surgical excision was taken. The postoperative recovery was uneventful. Conclusion Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is commonly seen on the gingival margins of the maxilla or mandible. Large tumors may cause polyhydramnios in the antenatal period or feeding and respiratory difficulties in the postnatal period. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by histopathology. Malignant change or recurrence has not been reported following incomplete excision of this mass. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-056ee6514f0e429e95de4e34217dfa862022-12-22T04:10:58ZengSpringerOpenAnnals of Pediatric Surgery2090-53942022-02-011811310.1186/s43159-021-00145-0Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case reportAmar A. Shah0Anirudh V. Shah1Amardeep Multispeciality Children Hospital & Research Centre, 65, Pritamnagar Society, Near Government Ladies Hostel, Near Gujarat CollegeAmardeep Multispeciality Children Hospital & Research Centre, 65, Pritamnagar Society, Near Government Ladies Hostel, Near Gujarat CollegeAbstract Background Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is a rare benign soft tissue tumor of the new born. It is also called congenital epulis. Case presentation We report the case of a 3-day-old male neonate who was postnatally noted to have a 2-cm mass over the maxillary alveolar ridge in the midline. The mass was causing feeding difficulties, and hence, decision for surgical excision was taken. The postoperative recovery was uneventful. Conclusion Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is commonly seen on the gingival margins of the maxilla or mandible. Large tumors may cause polyhydramnios in the antenatal period or feeding and respiratory difficulties in the postnatal period. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by histopathology. Malignant change or recurrence has not been reported following incomplete excision of this mass.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00145-0Congenital granular cell tumorNeonateCongenital epulis |
| spellingShingle | Amar A. Shah Anirudh V. Shah Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report Annals of Pediatric Surgery Congenital granular cell tumor Neonate Congenital epulis |
| title | Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report |
| title_full | Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report |
| title_fullStr | Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report |
| title_short | Congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate—a case report |
| title_sort | congenital granular cell tumor in a neonate a case report |
| topic | Congenital granular cell tumor Neonate Congenital epulis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00145-0 |
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