Congenital epulis: The first reported case in Cameroon

Congenital epulis (CE) is a rare benign tumor that arises from the gum pads of neonates especially on the anterior maxillary regions and in females. It can be obstructive and impair with feeding and respiration. We report the case of congenital epulis in a female neonate arising from both the maxillary and mandibulary areas. Diagnosis was clinically suspected before surgical resection and confirmed on histology. Recovery and follow up was uneventful and no recurrence or malignant degeneration has been noted.