title: Congenital gingival granular cell tumor--a case report.
abstract: Presented here is a case report of a congenital granular cell tumor commonly known as congenital epulis. It has been found to be ten time more common in females as compared to males. The most common presenting problem is that of difficulties in feeding and respiration. Surgical excision is indicated in case the above problems are present. In the absence of any respiratory or feeding difficulties it is advisable to wait for spontaneous regression.
authors.affiliation: University College of Medical Science, Shahdara, New Delhi.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kalra
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chopra
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Malik
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital*; D016586:Granular Cell Tumor / Q000151:congenital*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant