Pregnancy Epulis: About a Case and Review of The Literature

Sofiane Kouas, Olfa Zoukar, Khouloud Ikridih, Anis Haddad

Abstract: Pregnancy epulis constitutes a distinct clinical entity which can manifest in up to 5 % of pregnant women in the form of a fleshy, dark red bleeding mass on contact at the level of the gingiva most often. This work, based on a case observed in our department and a review of the literature, aims to present the main clinical manifestations of pregnancy-related epulis and the management of this pathology, as well as its evolutionary potential.

Keywords: epulis, pregnancy, gum, hormonal disturbances, fleshy mass, surgical abstention

How to Cite?: Sofiane Kouas, Olfa Zoukar, Khouloud Ikridih, Anis Haddad, "Pregnancy Epulis: About a Case and Review of The Literature", Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1809-1810, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20714041449, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20714041449