Congenital epulis
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Medical condition
| Congenital epulis | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oncology, oral and maxillofacial surgery  |
The congenital epulis is a proliferation of cells on the upper jaw at birth. This is more commonly found in female babies. The cause of this type of epulis is unknown.
References
- Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.
