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Epstein's pearls |
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Epstein's pearls Etymology: Alois Epstein, Czechoslovakian physician, 1849-1918; L, perla, a mussel small, white pearl-like epithelial cysts that occur on both sides of the midline of the hard palate of the newborn. They are normal and usually disappear within a few weeks. Compare Bednar's aphthae, thrush. Epstein's pearls, n.pr white, ricelike, keratin-filled lesions of the midline hard palate mucosa. See also cyst, palatal, of the newborn. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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