Epulis fibrosa identified in a 6-year-old Japanese girl

Publication date: Available online 15 March 2016 Source:Pediatric Dental Journal Author(s): Masakazu Hamada, Ayako Takasu, Ryota Nomura, Rena Okawa, Kazuhiko Nakano, Yoshiaki Yura Epulis is a relatively common benign polypoid lesion that generally appears in the gingiva of individuals aged between 20 and 50 years. A 6-year-old Japanese girl came to our hospital for consultation regarding swelling of the marginal gingiva in the region between the maxillary left deciduous lateral incisor and canine. An intraoral examination revealed that the surface of the swollen mass was nonulcerated and smooth, and its color was similar to that of the surrounding gingival tissue. X-ray findings showed no calcified body or tooth germ malposition. The lesion was removed surgically under local anesth…
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