Epstein Pearls. Epstein pearls are small benign self-resolving nodules commonly found in the oral cavities of newborns. The following AptParenting article provides a brief overview of the same.
This activity describes the evaluation and management of Epstein pearls. What are Epstein Pearls. As the mouth continues to develop and take shape this trapped skin can fill with keratin a protein found in skin.
It highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the appropriate care of affected patients and the counseling of their families.
In this case Epsteins pearls are a fairly common symptom as 4 out of 5 children suffer from them. It is usually seen in newborns in their early months of growth. The following AptParenting article provides a brief overview of the same. They usually affect infants and children and are relatively common with 60 to 85 percent of babies having them.