Friday, February, 10, 2012

Epstein pearls

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Alternative Names

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 well-baby examination.



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)