Congenital Epulides-spontaneous Regression
Wong, B. J. W., Cheung, W. S., & Campbell, K. M. (2019). Congenital Epulides-Spontaneous Regression. The Journal of pediatrics, 205, 287–287.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.09.023
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Disease Location
Maxillary alveolar process, mandible
Personal Characteristics
2-month-old girl
Clinical Characteristics
Referred for evaluation of 2 intra-oral masses. One mass was localized on the maxillary alveolar process, the other on the mandible. Both had sessile bases and were firm on palpation. Neither of the masses was mobile, and manipulation did not appear to cause pain or discomfort. The parents reported that the lesions had not changed in size since birth.
Remission Characteristics
At a 3-month follow- up, clinical examination revealed mild regression of both lesions. At 11 months, the parents reported significant regression of the child’s lesions
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Spontaneous regression can be observed with the eruption of the dentition in the area