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Giant fibrous epulis

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A variety of swellings located on or near the gums is clinically included under the heading of epulis. There are various types of epulis. In today’s era of super specialization gum swellings more commonly present to the dental surgeon than to the practicing otolaryngologist. We present an interesting case of a fibrous epulis managed in our institute along with a brief review of literature.

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  1. Department of Ent and Head & Neck Surgery, Byl Nair Ch Hospital and Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, 400008, India

    J. P. Dabholkar, K. R. Vora & A. Sikdar

  2. 10, Sudha, 3rd Floor 20, Napean Sea Road, Mumbai, 400036, India

    J. P. Dabholkar

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Dabholkar, J.P., Vora, K.R. & Sikdar, A. Giant fibrous epulis. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck S 60, 69–71 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-008-0022-0

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