Gingival cysts of the newborn
Whitish-yellow nodules appear on the gums or the roof of the mouth in a newborn.
Examination of the infant confirms that these are Epstein pearls and not teeth present at birth (natal teeth).
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Behrman RE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 17th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004.