Mucocutaneous cysts in the newborn.

Authors

  • Vijay V MD DVL, Senior Resident, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Centre https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2104-4950
  • Yogindher Singh MD DVL, Assistant Professor, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Centre
  • Oviya Selvam Post Graduate, Department of DVL, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Centre
  • Senthilkumaran R Post Graduate, Department of DVL, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Centre
  • Dinesh I Post Graduate, Department of DVL, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Centre
  • Aravind Prasanna Post Graduate, Department of DVL, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital And Research Centre
  • Manobalan Karunanandhan MD DVL, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.35.3.2819

Keywords:

cysts, skin, mucosae, newborn

Abstract

Mucocutaneous cystic lesions in newborns are common and benign findings that often cause unwarranted concern due to their unusual locations. This case series highlights four distinct presentations: congenital milia, Epstein pearls (oral and penile), Bohn’s nodules, and smegma pseudocysts, emphasizing their clinical and dermoscopic features. Awareness of these physiological lesions is essential to avoid misdiagnoses, reassure parents, and prevent unnecessary interventions.

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Published

2025-07-21

How to Cite

V, V., Singh, Y. ., Selvam, O. ., R, S., I, D., Prasanna, A. ., & Karunanandhan, M. . (2025). Mucocutaneous cysts in the newborn. European Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 35(3), 150–3. https://doi.org/10.26326/2281-9649.35.3.2819

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2025)

Section

Original articles