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Congenital granular cell tumour - Case report and review of literature.

Authors :
Singh, Anup
Tomar, Kapil
Roy, Indranil
Rekha, Chintamani
Source :
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery; Jul-Dec2023, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p240-243, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Rationale: Congenital orofacial swellings in neonates are mainly limited to vascular malformations and neuroectodermal benign tumours. Congenital granular cell tumour (CGCT) is a rare condition affecting neonates with a prevalence rate of 6 in 1 million. Our report provides a brief review of diagnosis and management. Patient Concern: A 4-day-old female neonate was brought in with the chief complaint of a single, lobulated mass protruding from the right side of the oral cavity. The inability to achieve lip seal and suckling resulting in feeding problems was the primary concern. Diagnosis and Treatment: Surgical excision of the lesion was carried out under general anaesthesia. Resected mass was confirmed to be a CGCT upon histopathological evaluation. Outcome: One-year follow-up showed satisfactory healing with no evidence of recurrence. Take-away Lesson: Ultrasonography and other imaging modalities help in differentiating it from vascular malformations. Simple surgical excision suffices to treat the condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22310746
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176389507
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ams.ams_208_22