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Qin Y, Hu N, Zhang C, Wang J, Yang X. Multiple Congenital Granular Cell Epulis Involving Different Parts of the Oral Cavity: A Case Report. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2024:1455613241241106. [PMID: 38499986 DOI: 10.1177/01455613241241106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE) is a rare disease, particularly when it affects multiple oral and maxillofacial regions. We present the case of a female neonate with 4 asymptomatic masses attached to the maxillary and mandibular gingiva as well as the tongue. Due to the size of the masses causing feeding and respiratory difficulties, lesion removal was performed under general anesthesia. Histopathological analysis revealed tightly arranged polygonal cells with abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm. Immunohistochemically, the cells were negative for Smur100 (S-100), neuron-specific enolase (NSE), cluster of differentiation (CD) 68, and Sry-related HMG box (SOX)-10, and positive for alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) and vimentin. The diagnosis of multiple CGCEs was established through clinical examinations, histomorphometrical, and immunohistochemical analyses. In conclusion, CGCE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraoral lesions in neonates.
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- Yuelin Qin
- School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- New Century Women's and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Gilliam A, Reeves I, Childers ELB. Neonatal alveolar lymphangioma: A rare benign oral disease case report and literature review. J Am Dent Assoc 2023; 154:1106-1111. [PMID: 37831026 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2023.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neonatal alveolar lymphangioma (NAL) is a rare benign condition most often reported in the oral cavity of neonates of African descent. CASE DESCRIPTION The authors present a case report of bilateral NAL, including follow-up images at 6 months and 17 months. The clinical differential diagnosis includes dental lamina cyst, hemangioma, congenital epulis of the neonate, and melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy. Key differences to assist in making the distinction are described. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The distinguishing characteristics of NAL make a clinical diagnosis possible. Accurate clinical recognition of NAL is essential because biopsy is not typically indicated. Because this is a clinical diagnosis, follow-up for 1 year or until complete resolution; biopsy is suggested if clinically indicated for residual or recurrent lesion.
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Kang MJ, Kang SH. Congenital epulis in a newborn. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 48:382-385. [PMID: 36579910 PMCID: PMC9807372 DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2022.48.6.382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Congenital epulis (CE) is an extremely rare benign tumor of the gingiva that is found on the alveolar ridge of newborns, and the main treatment option is simple excision. Postoperative prognosis is very good, and spontaneous regression may occur despite incomplete excision. This report presented a rare case of CE and its healing process after surgery under local anesthesia. The treatment plan was decided upon through consultation between a medical team and the patient's family, with surgical excision for the main lesion, which benefitted from surgery, and follow-up for a very small-sized lesion, which was thought to be appropriate for a newborn. No recurrence was found after its removal, and favorable healing was observed.
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- Min-Jun Kang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea,Sang-Hoon Kang, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, 100 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10444, Korea, TEL: +82-31-900-0267, E-mail: , ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3335-3040
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Xavier AM, Janardhanan M, Veeraraghavan R, Varma BR. Congenital granular cell epulis: a rare paediatric tumour of newborn. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e244326. [PMID: 34983807 PMCID: PMC8728459 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Congenital granular cell epulis is a congenital growth rarely found on the gingiva of neonates. These remarkably large tumours present in an infant's mouth may impede with feeding, respiration or adequate mouth closure. Recognition of this entity and prompt treatment are essential for preventing any difficulties for the neonate. This is a case report of a 35-day-old female neonate who presented with a single exophytic lesion in the maxillary alveolar ridge. The differential diagnosis, management regimens and complications of this condition are reviewed. The lesion was excised under intravenous sedation and subjected to histopathological analysis. Based on the microscopic findings, the diagnosis of congenital granular cell epulis was confirmed. Clinicians including paediatricians, sonographers, dentists and surgical pathologists should be able to timely recognise and intervene such tumours as they may be potentially harmful to the infant.
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- Arun Mamachan Xavier
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi, Kerala, India
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Ye Y, Tang R, Liu B, Li Y, Mo Y, Zhang Y. Prenatal diagnosis and multidisciplinary management: a case report of congenital granular cell epulis and literature review. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211053769. [PMID: 34719988 PMCID: PMC8562647 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211053769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE) is a rare benign soft tissue lesion that usually originates from the neonatal gingiva and can lead to difficulty in breathing and feeding upon birth. This current case report describes a female newborn with a gingival mass that was identified by prenatal fetal ultrasonography. At birth, the oral mass was observed to protrude from the mouth, which adversely affected feeding. The lips could not be closed. The breathing was unaffected. Through a multidisciplinary team approach involving several healthcare professionals, the mass was successfully removed under general anaesthesia during an uncomplicated surgical procedure. Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed that the mass was a CGCE of the newborn. The infant recovered well after the operation.
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- Yujiao Ye
- Children's Health Centre, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Children's Health Centre, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Tumour Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neonatology, Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Torresani E, Girolami I, Marletta S, Eccher A, Ghimenton C. Congenital granular cell epulis of newborn: importance of prenatal diagnosis. Pathologica 2021; 113:280-284. [PMID: 34542544 PMCID: PMC8488987 DOI: 10.32074/1591-951x-135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Congenital granular cell epulis is a rare benign lesion usually arising as single mass from the alveolar ridge of maxillary bone of female newborns, composed of polygonal granular cells that typically stain negative for S-100, in contrast to the adult counterpart. Larger lesions can disturb breathing and breast-feeding, requiring surgery. Prenatal diagnosis is achieved in few cases, even if this would be important for best management of delivery and therapy. Here we present a case of multiple CGCE in a female newborn discovered at birth, together with a brief review of pathogenesis, differential diagnoses and treatment implications of early diagnosis.
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- Evelin Torresani
- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University and Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Bilodeau EA, Hunter KD. Odontogenic and Developmental Oral Lesions in Pediatric Patients. Head Neck Pathol 2021; 15:71-84. [PMID: 33723756 PMCID: PMC8010029 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-020-01284-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This article reviews odontogenic and developmental oral lesions encountered in the gnathic region of pediatric patients. The process of odontogenesis is discussed as it is essential to understanding the pathogenesis of odontogenic tumors. The clinical presentation, microscopic features, and prognosis are addressed for odontogenic lesions in the neonate (dental lamina cysts/gingival cysts of the newborn, congenital (granular cell) epulis of the newborn, melanotic neuroectodermal tumor, choristoma/heterotopia, cysts of foregut origin), lesions associated with unerupted/erupting teeth (hyperplastic dental follicle, eruption cyst, dentigerous cyst, odontogenic keratocyst/keratocystic odonogenic tumor, buccal bifurcation cyst/inflammatory collateral cyst) and pediatric odontogenic hamartomas and tumors (odontoma, ameloblastic fibroma, ameloblastoma, adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, primordial odontogenic tumor). Pediatric odontogenic and developmental oral lesions range from common to rare, but familiarity with these entities is essential due to the varying management implications of these diagnoses.
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- Elizabeth A Bilodeau
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, G-135 Salk Hall, 3501 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261 USA
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- Academic Unit of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Pathology, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Mecarini F, Fanos V, Crisponi G. Anomalies of the oral cavity in newborns. J Perinatol 2020; 40:359-368. [PMID: 31925320 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-019-0585-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Examination of the oral cavity should be an essential part of the newborn assessment. Early detection of congenital disorders is essential to begin appropriate medical or surgical therapy and to prevent complications that could profoundly affect a child's life. The present review aims to describe the main anomalies of the oral cavity in infants and provide images in order to help the physician in current clinical practice.
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- Federico Mecarini
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOU Cagliari, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOU Cagliari, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOU Cagliari, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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Cohen JN, Yeh I, Jordan RC, Wolsky RJ, Horvai AE, McCalmont TH, LeBoit PE. Cutaneous Non-Neural Granular Cell Tumors Harbor Recurrent ALK Gene Fusions. Am J Surg Pathol 2019; 42:1133-1142. [PMID: 30001233 DOI: 10.1097/pas.0000000000001122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Non-neural granular cell tumor (NNGCT; also known as primitive polypoid granular cell tumor) is a rare neoplasm composed of large ovoid cells with abundant granular cytoplasm, variable nuclear pleomorphism, and the potential for regional lymph node spread. In contrast to conventional granular cell tumor (GCT), NNGCT lacks S100 expression and can exhibit greater nuclear atypia and mitotic activity. Therefore, we investigated clinicopathologic features of 12 NNGCT, and also used next-generation sequencing to identify potential driver events in a subset of NNGCT and 6 GCT. NNGCT demonstrated mild-to-moderate nuclear pleomorphism, variable mitotic activity (0 to 10/10 high-power fields), and were S100. Genetic analysis of 5 cutaneous NNGCT revealed gene fusions involving the anaplastic lymphoma kinase gene (ALK) in 3 cases (60%). Specifically, an interstitial deletion of chromosome 2 resulting in an in-frame fusion of dyanactin 1 (DCTN1) to ALK was identified in 2 cases, and a translocation resulting in a fusion between sequestosome 1 (SQSTM1) on chromosome 5 and ALK was identified in one case. Two of 6 GCT (33%) showed gains of chromosome 7. No other molecular or chromosomal alterations were detected in NNGCT and GCT. ALK immunohistochemistry revealed weak-to-moderate positivity in 4/9 cutaneous NNCGT (44%) including all 3 tumors with ALK fusions. Three oral NNGCT lacked ALK expression. NNGCT with ALK immunostaining did not have morphologic features distinguishing them from those without ALK staining. Our results demonstrate that a subset of NNGCT harbor ALK fusions, suggest that NNGCT are molecularly diverse, and further substantiate NNGCT as distinct from GCT.
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- Dermatopathology.,Clinical Cancer Genomics Laboratory.,Helen Diller Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco
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- Dermatopathology.,Helen Diller Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco.,Orofacial Sciences, Pathology & Radiation Oncology
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- Departments of Pathology.,Department of Pathology, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA
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- Departments of Pathology.,Dermatopathology.,Helen Diller Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco
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- Departments of Pathology.,Dermatopathology.,Helen Diller Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco
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Cheung JM, Putra J. Congenital Granular Cell Epulis: Classic Presentation and Its Differential Diagnosis. Head Neck Pathol 2019; 14:208-211. [PMID: 30888637 PMCID: PMC7021869 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-019-01025-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE) is an uncommon lesion of unclear pathogenesis. It occurs predominantly in female newborns with a predilection site of the maxillary alveolar ridge. The mass enlarges prenatally but the growth arrests after birth. Histologically, CGCE is characterized by a proliferation of polygonal cells with eosinophilic, granular cytoplasm and eccentric, bland-appearing nuclei. It closely resembles adult granular cell tumor (GCT) microscopically and S-100 immunostain is often helpful in distinguishing the two (S-100-positive in GCT and S-100-negative in CGCE). Clinically, the lesion should also be distinguished from entities such as infantile myofibroma, rhabdomyoma, melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy, peripheral odontogenic fibroma, and neurofibroma. CGCE demonstrates an excellent prognosis and has not been associated with any syndromes/genetic defects or malignant transformation. Clinicians and pathologists should be familiar with this rare entity and its differential diagnosis for accurate diagnosis and management.
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- Justin M. Cheung
- Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY USA
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- Division of Pathology, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON Canada ,Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave Rm. 3119, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 Canada
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Wong BJW, Cheung WS, Campbell KM. Congenital Epulides-Spontaneous Regression. J Pediatr 2019; 205:287-287.e1. [PMID: 30322699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Bryan J W Wong
- Department of Dentistry British Columbia Children's Hospital Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry British Columbia Children's Hospital Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry British Columbia Children's Hospital Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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This overview of mesenchymal tumors presenting in the skin and/or subcutis in children brings together the range of neoplasms and hamartomas which are seen in this age-group. It is not surprising from the perspective of the pediatric or general surgical pathologist that vascular anomalies, including true neoplasms and vascular malformations, are the common phenotypic category. Since there is considerable morphologic overlap among these lesions, clinicopathologic correlation may be more important than for many of the other mesenchymal tumors. The skin and subcutis are the most common sites of clinical presentation for the infantile myofibroma which is the most common of fibrous mesenchymal tumors in children. Several of the other mesenchymal tumors are more common adults-like dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, but nonetheless have an important presence in children, even as a congenital neoplasm. A lipomatous tumor in a young child should be considered as a possible manifestation of an overgrowth syndrome.
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- Louis P Dehner
- 1 Lauren V. Ackerman Laboratory of Surgical Pathology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.,2 Dermatopathology Center and Division of Dermatology, Washington University Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri
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- 3 Department of Pathology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.,4 Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Yancoskie AE, Reebye UN, Segal JD, Aldape Barrios BC, Velasco AA, Fantasia JE. Congenital granular cell lesion of the tongue: a report of two cases and review of the literature. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016; 122:e14-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2015.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Revised: 09/29/2015] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Classic granular cell tumor is a mesenchymal neoplasm that commonly occurs on the skin, but is not infrequently found in the oral cavity, primarily on the dorsal tongue. Diagnosis is usually straightforward with hematoxylin and eosin stained slides. Immunohistochemical studies on classic granular cell tumor shows positive immunostaining for S-100 and vimentin, while CD68 is variably positive. We report a case of otherwise unremarkable oral granular cell tumor that was immunohistochemically negative for S-100, and positive for vimentin and CD68, and discuss the differential diagnosis. The results of the immunohistochemical studies in our case are compared with those of classic S-100 positive oral granular cell tumors, as well as cutaneous and oral S-100 negative granular cell tumors. Classic S-100 positive granular cell tumors and S-100 negative granular cell tumors of the oral cavity can only be distinguished by immunohistochemical studies; however, the necessity of this distinction is unclear, as both are benign lesions in which recurrence is unlikely.
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Multiple congenital granular cell epulis: case report and immunohistochemical profile with emphasis on vascularization. Case Rep Dent 2015; 2015:878192. [PMID: 25722896 PMCID: PMC4334617 DOI: 10.1155/2015/878192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Congenital granular cell epulis is a rare benign soft tissue lesion arising from the alveolar ridge in neonates. A rare case of multiple congenital granular cell epulis is reported, alongside a description of its vascular immunohistochemical profile. A female newborn presented with two exophytic pedunculated red nodules located on the alveolar ridge between the future eruption sites of the incisors and canines of the mandible and maxilla. A conservative surgical excision was performed on the second day of life. Histology revealed proliferation of round granular cells containing an abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm with basophilic nuclei, ranging from round to oval in shape. Numerous blood vessels were also seen. Immunohistochemical analysis of the granular cells revealed positivity for CD68, D2-40, Ki67, VEGF, and FGF and negativity for S100, CD34, and CD105. Immunostaining for CD34, CD105, and D2-40 confirmed the presence of a large number of blood and lymphatic vessels. Although rare, an understanding of this lesion is paramount for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment. In the present report, the immunohistochemical profile confirmed increased vascularization, proving that these lesions are composed of not only new and preexisting blood vessels, but also lymphatic vessels.
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Aparna HG, Jayanth BS, Shashidara R, Jaishankar P. Congenital epulis in a newborn: a case report, immunoprofiling and review of literature. Ethiop J Health Sci 2014; 24:359-62. [PMID: 25489201 PMCID: PMC4248036 DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v24i4.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Congenital epulis is a rare lesion of the newborn, presenting as mass in the oral cavity which can interfere with respiration and feeding. It should be distinguished from other lesions which can occur in newborns, both clinically and histopathologically. CASE DETAILS Here, we report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn female on the right alveolar ridge, along with an extensive review of literature and discuss the immunoprofiling. CONCLUSION Early diagnosis of CE in a newborn is of paramount importance in the successful management of these rare cases.
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- H G Aparna
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgery, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Oral Medicine and radiology, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Virajpet, Karnataka, India
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The congenital granular cell tumor (CGCT) is quite scarce at the infant. The patient, who has a 2-day-old female newborn, was admitted to the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Baby had a smooth surfaced, non-fixated mass, found on the anterior part of the mandibular alveole, developing from the gingival mucosa. Clinical examination showed a 1 cm × 1 cm × 1.8 cm pedunculated, regular, pink colorful soft-tissue gob on the alveolar crest to the left side of the mandible. The gob was removed on the seventh postnatal day under general anesthesia. Then, the specimen was evaluated histopathologically. Post-operative recovery and surgical site healing was satisfactory. The CGCT is a rare, degenerative or reactive lesion of the oral cavity. The mass may surgically remove if the diagnosis is not definite clinically and this can lead therapeutic effect.
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- Tamer Zerener
- Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Dental Sciences, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Dental Sciences, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Departments of Pediatric Dentistry, Center of Dental Sciences, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Departments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Dental Sciences, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkiye
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Multiple congenital epulis in alveolar ridges of maxilla and mandible in a newborn: a rare case report. Case Rep Otolaryngol 2014; 2014:606985. [PMID: 24808964 PMCID: PMC3997865 DOI: 10.1155/2014/606985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2014] [Accepted: 03/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Congenital granular cell lesion (CGCL) or congenital epulis is an uncommon benign of the oral cavity tumor appearing at birth with typical clinical and pathologic features. It predominately affects females, mainly on the anterior maxillary alveolar ridge, and occurs usually as a single mass, although sometimes as multiple. The left side incisor area is the most common site. The etiology and histogenesis of the lesion remain obscure. Though it is a benign lesion, the tumor may cause feeding and respiratory problems if there are too large or multiple tumors. We report a case of a three-day-old, female newborn, who was referred to our hospital with multiple congenital oral swellings arising from the maxilla and mandible. The tumors caused a feeding problem and, hence, they were resected by surgical excision under general anesthesia.
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Congenital granular cell epulis is a rarely reported lesion of unknown histogenesis with a strong predilection for the maxillary alveolar ridge of newborn girls. Microscopically, it demonstrates nests of polygonal cells with granular cytoplasm, a prominent capillary network, and attenuated overlying squamous epithelium. The lesion lacks immunoreactivity for S-100, laminin, chromogranin, and most other markers except neuron-specific enolase and vimentin. Through careful observation of its unique clinical, histopathologic, and immunohistochemical features, this lesion can be distinguished from the more common adult granular cell tumor as well as other differential diagnoses.
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- Rachel Conrad
- From the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California
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Multiple congenital epulis of the newborn: A case report and literature review. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2013.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Souto GR, Caldeira PC, Johann ACBR, Andrade Marigo H, Souza SCOM, Mesquita RA. Evaluation of GLUT-1 in the granular cell tumour and congenital granular cell epulis. J Oral Pathol Med 2013; 42:450-3. [DOI: 10.1111/jop.12035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Giovanna Ribeiro Souto
- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology; School of Dentistry; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Belo Horizonte Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology; School of Dentistry; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Belo Horizonte Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Laboratory; School of Dentistry; Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais; Belo Horizonte Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology; School of Dentistry; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Belo Horizonte Brazil
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Prigkos AC, Nikolakis MD, Kyriakopoulos VF, Tosios KI. Spindle cell epulis in an 8-month-old child: a histologic variant of congenital granular cell epulis? Head Neck Pathol 2012; 6:467-70. [PMID: 22421995 PMCID: PMC3500899 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-012-0351-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2012] [Accepted: 03/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
A case of an epulis in an 8-month-old boy is reported. The tumor was localized on the mandibular alveolar ridge and, according to the parents, was a recurrence of a congenital tumor excised when the boy was 2 months old. Microscopically, it was composed of many spindled or ovoid cells with vesicular nuclei and non-granular eosinophilic cytoplasm, and covered by acanthotic parakeratinized squamous epithelium with broad rete pegs. Immunohistochemically, the spindled and ovoid cells were intensely positive for vimentin and neuron-specific enolase, and negative for S-100 protein. The final diagnosis was spindle cell epulis. The possible correlation of this lesion with congenital granular cell epulis is discussed.
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Dental School, University of Athens, 2 Thivon street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Sehgal VN, Verma P, Sharma S. An asymptomatic, progressive, ulcerative nodule over the anterolateral surface of the left upper arm. Clin Exp Dermatol 2012; 37:695-7. [PMID: 22420297 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2011.04241.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- V N Sehgal
- Dermato Venereology (Skin/VD) Center, Sehgal Nursing Home, Panchwati, Delhi, India.
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