Epstein pearlsFrom our partner site on breast cancer, MyBreastCancerNetwork.com.
Epstein pearls arewhitish-yellowprotein-containing cysts on the gums and hard palate of a newborn baby. See also milia. Alternative Names: Gingival cysts of the newborn Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Epstein pearls occur only in the newborn and are very common, seen in approximately 80% of newborns. On the gums, they sometimes resemble emerging teeth. The condition is harmless although it sometimes worries new mothers. References: advertisement Stephan M. Common newborn dermatologic conditions. Clin Fam Pract. 2003 Sep; 5(3); 535. Conlon JD. Skin lesions in the neonate. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2004; 51(4): 863-88, vii-viii.
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