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Gingival cyst in the neonatal period - a common differential-diagnostic dilemma

Gingival cysts of the newborn belong to the group of intraoral cystic lesions. In literature also known as dental laminal cysts and alveolar cysts, and they are benign oral mucosal lesions of transient nature. It could be differential diagnostic dilemma in neonatology. They are often mistaken as natal teeth. We presented gingival cyst at term healthy newborn infant, perinatal period and follow-up of the child. We observed spontaneously shed of the cyst after four week. There was no feeding difficulties in neonatal period, and later dentition in age of one and two years was normally. Medical professionals should be able to explain clinical presentation and self-limiting nature of these cystic lesions at neonates, so that unnecessary surgical intervention can be avoid.

newborn; gingival cyst

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