Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Epstein pearls

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Alternative Names

Gingival cysts of the newborn


Symptoms

Whitish-yellow nodules appear on the gums or the roof of the mouth in a newborn. They sometimes look like emerging teeth.


Signs and tests

Examination of the infant confirms that these are Epstein pearls and not teeth present at birth (natal teeth).



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)