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Epstein pearls - Symptom

Alternative Names

Gingival cysts of the newborn

Symptoms:

Whitish-yellow nodules appear on the gums or the roof of the mouth in a newborn.

Signs and tests:

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

  • Reviewed last on: 7/26/2007
  • Daniel Rauch, M.D., FAAP., Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Program, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Stephan M. Common newborn dermatologic conditions. Clin Fam Pract. 2003 Sep; 5(3); 535.

Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004.