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- Overview
- Symptoms
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- Prevention
Epstein pearls are whitish-yellow cysts that form on the gums and roof of the mouth in a newborn baby.
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Alternative Names
Gingival cysts of the newborn
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Epstein pearls occur only in the newborn and are very common. They are seen in approximately 80% of newborns.
The pearls are protein-filled cysts. The condition is harmless, although it sometimes worries new mothers.
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Epstein pearls Symptoms
Review Date: 05/10/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
