Unusual yellow lesion on gingival mucosa. A rare oral pathology in a newborn. Case report
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natal teeth, neonatal jaundice, bilirubinAbstract
Introduction: Natal teeth (NT) are part of the rare anomalies of dental development with relevant clinical implications in the neonatal period. Case report: We present the case of a 15-day-old newborn with two DN in the anterior inferior region, whose removal revealed a bright yellow gingival lesion. Although no complementary diagnostic studies were performed, a possible etiology was suggested to be a manifestation of physiological neonatal jaundice. Conclusion: This unusual clinical finding, not described in the literature, highlights the need to consider the interaction between systemic conditions and oral manifestations.
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