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<ArticleTitle>Impact of Multiple Gingival Cysts and Epstein’s Pearls on Breastfeeding in a Newborn : A Case Report</ArticleTitle>
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<FirstName>El Khammal</FirstName>
<LastName>Houda</LastName>
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<FirstName>Dahabi</FirstName>
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<Abstract>Introduction: Newborn gingival cysts are mucosal lesions of the oral cavity within newborns and appear as multiple small nodular lesions of a creamy white color. Epstein’s pearls are yellow-white papules along the midpalatal raphe of neonates. These lesions occur three to six weeks following birth and cause great apprehension and anxiety among parents. In certain cases, these lesions can lead to the discontinuation of breastfeeding, which can have a negative impact on the growth and development of the newborn. Case Report: In this article, we report the case of multiple gingival cysts associated with Epstein’s pearls in a 3-week-old female patient. The patient’s parents were worried about the discovery of these lesions and failure to diagnose after a first consultation with their primary care provider. The patient__ampersandsign#39;s mother harbored concerns that the condition might be indicative of a significant tumor-related ailment and feared potential breast contamination during breastfeeding. As a result, she opted to cease breastfeeding and transitioned to expressing breast milk for bottle feeding purposes. The management started by reassuring the mother, downplaying the situation, explaining the nature of the observed lesions, and emphasizing that they have no impact on breastfeeding. Additionally, the benefits of direct breastfeeding for both the mother and the newborn__ampersandsign#39;s development were highlighted. Then, therapeutic abstention and monitoring were indicated. The follow-up showed a complete regression of the lesions and the resumption of breastfeeding.</Abstract>
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<Keywords>Breast feeding, Gingiva, Newborn, Odontogenic Cyst.</Keywords>
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