- Epstein pearls are cysts along the median palatal raphe or at the junction of the hard and soft palate that develop from remnants of epithelial tissue trapped along the raphe during palatal fusion.
- Bohn nodules are cysts found along the facial and lingual surfaces of the alveolar ridges and on the palate away from the midline. They develop from heterotopic salivary gland tissue.
- Dental lamina cysts are found on the top of the alveolar ridges and are more common in the maxilla and mandible. They are thought to develop from remnants of the tooth bud.
Palatal and gingival cyst of newborn
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Cystic or raised lesions of the oral mucosa are quite common, occurring in approximately 80% of neonates. There are 3 types:
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ICD10CM:
K09.8 – Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified
SNOMEDCT:
109553005 – Palatal cyst of the newborn
K09.8 – Other cysts of oral region, not elsewhere classified
SNOMEDCT:
109553005 – Palatal cyst of the newborn
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Last Updated:01/30/2022
Palatal and gingival cyst of newborn