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Spring 2002: Volume 26, Number 3
 
Pediatric Oral Pathology

Granular congenital cell tumor in the newborn: a case report
Mohammad Salem Belal / Hamijeta Ibricevic / John Patrick Madda / Waleed Al-therban

This report represents a case of unusual large size congenital granular cell tumor appearing on the maxillary alveolar ridge in a newborn. Positive staining was found for S-100 protein. The authors discuss the clinical picture, histological findings, etiology and treatment of this rare lesion.
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