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Prevalence of Milia and Palatal and Gingival Cysts in Spanish Newborns
Author(s) -
Monteagudo Benigno,
Labandeira Javier,
Cabanillas Miguel,
Acevedo Antonio,
LeónMuiños Elvira,
Toribio Jaime
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01433.x
Subject(s) - milia , medicine , chin , forehead , gestational age , dentistry , dermatology , pregnancy , surgery , anatomy , genetics , biology
We performed a descriptive survey of 1,000 consecutive newborns cared for in the first 3 days of life in the health area of Ferrol (in northwest Spain) to assess the prevalence and most‐frequent locations of oral cysts and milia and to study the influence of different maternal and neonatal parameters in the development of these lesions. Prevalence of palatal, gingival, and cutaneous cysts was 53.7%, 13.4%, and 16.6%, respectively. Milia were predominantly located on the cheeks, chin, and forehead. We found a frequent association between palatal and gingival cysts but not between oral cysts and milia. Neonatal factors such as sex, weight at birth, and gestational age can significantly influence the development of palatal and gingival cysts.