Congenital epulis: evidence against the intrauterine estrogen stimulus theory.

Abstract

A rare case of congenital epulis is presented. The tumor growth, as a result of intrauterine hormonal stimuli, is discussed along with evidence against the intrauterine estrogen stimulus theory.

• Authors: M M al-Qattan, H M Clarke
• Journal: Annals of plastic surgery (Ann Plast Surg) Vol. 33 Issue 3 Pg. 320-1 (Sep 1994) ISSN: 0148-7043 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7985971 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Alveolar Process (surgery)
• Female
• Granular Cell Tumor (congenital, pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Maxillary Neoplasms (congenital, pathology, surgery)