Bilateral protrusion of the buccal fat pad into the mouth of an infant: report of a case
Santiago, B.Marques.; Damasceno, Línia.Maria.; Primo, L.Guimarães.
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry 29(2): 181-184
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1053-4628 PMID: 15719927 Document Number: 587073
The buccal fat pad is an anatomic structure, which contributes significantly to the prominence of the newborn's and infant's cheek. It is probably important in the suckling mechanism. In this article a case of unusual protrusion of this structure into the oral cavity of an infant is described. Besides the two-years of follow-up, a review of the literature is presented and a differential diagnosis is outlined.