What are Epstein Pearls in Newborn?
Epstein pearls in newborns are whitish yellow cysts that appear on the roof of the mouth and also on the gums. It is observed that over 80% of newborns develop Epstein pearls. These are protein filled cysts that lead to a lot of worries in new mothers. They are also known as gingival cysts, that are benign cyst. These cysts appearing on the roof of the mouth are called Epstein pearls in infants and when they make an appearance on the gums they are called as Bohn’s nodules. Epstein pearls in infants are cysts that contain mucous membranes and epithelial cells that are trapped in a close pocket in the skin. They are mostly found along the midline of the palate, especially when the halves of the palate fuse during early fetal development. This causes the membranes to get trapped within the skin pockets. Symptoms of Epstein Pearls in Newborns There are no symptoms of Epstein pearls in infants. However, many mothers often confuse them with a candida infection in mouth or oral thrush in babi
