Epstein's pearls are:

• A. Hard skin lesions on feet
• B. Pigmented spots on the skin
• C. White pearl-like cysts on gums and palate that are benign and usually disappear within a few weeks
• D. Benign abdominal cysts

Answer: (C)

Epstein pearls are small, white pearl-like cysts that appear on the gums and palate of newborns. They are benign keratin-filled remnants from development and typically resolve on their own within a few weeks without any treatment. This makes them a normal, self-limiting finding rather than something that requires intervention. The other descriptions refer to lesions or conditions in unrelated areas (skin or abdomen) and do not describe these neonatal oral cysts. Parents can be reassured and instructed to monitor for any changes, but no treatment is needed unless there is a concern for persistence beyond a few weeks or other symptoms.