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Start free with EleplanCongenital epulis
ORPHA:157826Disease
Also called Congenital gingival cell tumor · Congenital granular cell tumor · Neumann tumor
What it is
A rare soft tissue tumor characterized by a benign space occupying lesion in neonates, most typically located on the gingival mucosa overlying the anterior alveolar ridge of the maxilla near the canine, although the mandibular region may also be involved. Females are much more frequently affected than males. The tumor mostly presents as a single lesion, potentially interfering with feeding and respiration. Metastasis, malignant transformation, or recurrence after excision have not been reported.
Key facts
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 1 000 000 (Europe)
- Age of onset
- Infancy, Neonatal
- Classified as
- Disease
Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.
ICD-10 codes
Cross-references
Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.
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