Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
Gingival cysts of the newborn
Treatment
No treatment is necessary.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Epstein pearls disappear within 1 to 2 weeks of birth.
Complications
There are often no complications.
Calling your health care provider
If you are concerned about Epstein pearls in your infant, discuss it with your health care provider during a routine
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Epstein pearls Prevention
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)
