Congenital Granular Cell Tumor: Case Report and Review

Congenital granular cell tumors are infrequently occurring masses occurring on a neonate's gingiva/alveolus. These lesions are benign with no noted malignant transformation, and treatment of excision is based on its effect on the neonate's respiratory ability and/or nutritional intake. The...

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Main Authors: Preston Gardner (Author), Arlene Rozzelle (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Congenital granular cell tumors are infrequently occurring masses occurring on a neonate's gingiva/alveolus. These lesions are benign with no noted malignant transformation, and treatment of excision is based on its effect on the neonate's respiratory ability and/or nutritional intake. The purpose of this review is to discuss a case of a congenital granular cell tumor and its treatment and review of the literature including demographics, histopathology, and operative treatment.
Item Description:2090-6803
2090-6811
10.1155/2018/4389158