Congenital Epulis of the
Newborn
• Relatively rare, seen in
neonates(at birth), of
unknown origin, with
proliferation of mesenchymal
cells.
• Equal distribution between
mx and md.
• Females > males.
• Usually firm,
pedunculated,pink, smooth,
solitary.
• Tx - often regress with time,
but may need to be excised,
recurrence is uncommon.
K. Kohli, DDS