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Congenital epulis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The congenital epulis is a proliferation of cells on the upper jaw at birth. This is more commonly found on female babies. The cause of the disease is unknown.
References
References
- Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.
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