DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2021.v09i03.026

Pages: 288-291

Congenital epulis or Congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE) is a rare benign tumour in the neonate. It arises from the gingival mucosa. The most affected oral site is located around the canine/incisor region of the maxillary alveolar ridge This benign condition can be life threatening when it is obstructive. It has predominance for females. CGCE’s histogenesis remains obscure and controversial. We report 4 cases of newborns females and one male with features of obstructive congenital epulis arising from both maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridge, interfering with breast-feeding. Diagnosis was suspected clinically and confirmed by histology and immunohistochemical. Outcome was good after prompt surgery for the 3 cases. 2 of patient showed satisfactory postoperative healing and excellent health at both the 10-day recall appointment follow-up but one of them was lost to follow up.