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An aggressive pregnancy epulis with extensive alveolar bone resorption and tooth displacement.

Authors :
Chappuis, Louis
Passemard, Léa
Barthelemy, Isabelle
Chevenet, Carole
Devoize, Laurent
Pham Dang, Nathalie
Source :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research; Aug2023, Vol. 49 Issue 8, p2185-2187, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Pregnancy epulis is a common and benign vascular tumor that reaches 5% of pregnant women; it respects adjacent structures, such as bone, teeth, and sinus mucosa. This paper reports a rare case of extensive pregnancy epulis with alveolar bone lysis, tooth displacement, and sinusal floor lysis. A 23‐year‐old pregnant woman with 23 weeks of amenorrhea was referred to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a large maxillary mass and spontaneous bleeding, causing difficulty in speaking and swallowing. Due to the rapid development, the stage of pregnancy, and the need for a sure diagnosis of a benign lesion, a surgical excision was performed. After 1 month, the patient recovered from swallowing and speaking. Pregnancy epulis can be locally aggressive and involve alveolar bone. Biopsy allows to confirm the diagnosis. Surgery during pregnancy or birth waiting should be well ponderated in correlation with the size of the tumor and the delay to birth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13418076
Volume :
49
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
169708551
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15698