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Epstein pearls

Alternative Names

Gingival cysts of the newborn

Treatment

No treatment is necessary.

Outlook (Prognosis)

Epstein pearls disappear within 1 to 2 weeks of birth.

Possible Complications

There are often no complications.

When to Contact a Medical Professional

(If you are concerned about Epstein pearls in your infant, discuss it with your health care provider during a routinewell-baby examination.)

Review Date: 10/30/2003
Reviewed By: Philip L. Graham III, M.D., M.S., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columbia University, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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