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

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...

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Published in:Journal of family medicine and primary care 2022-08, Vol.11 (8), p.4847-4850
Main Authors: Anand, G, Himaja Devi, V, Palla, Santosh, Pratti, Sesha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast feeding
Case Report
congenital granular cell tumor
dental surgery
Diagnosis
Genetic disorders
Infants (Newborn)
primary care
Tumors
ultrasonography
Ultrasound imaging
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2249-4863
2278-7135
DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2436_21