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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice 15(1):p 77-80, Jan-Apr 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.15126.8
Case Report
Congenital Granular Cell tumour: A Case Report
Gargi Patel, Pranav S. Desa, Tulsi Jariwala, Riddhi Patel, Ami Yagnik
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Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice 15(1):p 77-80, Jan-Apr 2026. | DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.15126.8
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Desai PS, Patel G, Jariwala T, et al. Congenital Granular Cell tumour: A Case Report. Ind Jr of Path: Res and Practice. 2026;15(1):77-80.Timeline
Received : December 03, 2025
Accepted : January 04, 2026
Published : April 30, 2026
Abstract
Also known as congenital epulis, this is a very rare lesion that presents as a polypoidal swelling. It is most often located over the lateral alveolar ridge, especially of the maxilla. More than 90% of the cases are reported in female and most are found at or soon after birth. Occasional patients have multiple lesions. Depending on the size of the lesion it can be asymptomatic or can cause feeding or respiratory problems. We report a case of 1 day old female neonate with intraoral lesion. This tumour demonstrates an excellent prognosis and is not associated with any syndromes/genetic defects or malignant transformation. Pathologists as well as clinicians should be familiar with this rare entity and its differential diagnosis for correct diagnosis and management.
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Desai PS, Patel G, Jariwala T, et al. Congenital Granular Cell tumour: A Case Report. Ind Jr of Path: Res and Practice. 2026;15(1):77-80.
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DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.15126.8
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