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Congenital granular cell tumor in a 2-day-old infant—An unusual situation of a dental emergency

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) in newborns is a rare tumor occurring in the oral cavity, leading to difficulty in breast-feeding, mouth closure, and even respiration. This is rarely diagnosed perinatally and may be confused with a wide range of congenital, benign, or malignant growths during the clinical examination. The CGCT may be studied by ultrasonography to get a positive affirmation on the clinical diagnosis and, for basic pre-surgical guidance before excision. A histological study is needed to provide a final diagnosis and rule out any possible aggressive tumors. The report highlights the role of dental surgeons and clinical pathologists in providing prompt primary care for an unusual pediatric swelling under rural Indian settings.

Source: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2436_21

Authors: Sajan Anand G, Phani Himaja Devi V, Santosh Palla, Sesha Deepthi Pratti

Institution: Chaitanya

Language: English

Topic: Tumors and Oncological Cases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $450