Treatment
No treatment is necessary.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Epstein pearls disappear within 1 to 2 weeks of birth.
Complications
There are often no complications.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
If you are concerned about Epstein pearls in your infant, discuss it with your health care provider during a routine well-baby examination.
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Epstein pearls : Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Epstein pearls : Symptoms & Signs, Diagnosis & Tests
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Epstein pearls : Treatment
Review Date : 7/15/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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