Epstein
Epstein is a term that refers to a number of medical conditions and discoveries named after various physicians named Epstein. This includes Epstein's pearls, Epstein-Barr virus, and Epstein's anomaly.
Epstein's Pearls[edit | edit source]
Epstein's pearls are small, white cysts that can be found on the gums and roof of the mouth in a newborn baby. They are caused by trapped epithelial cells during the development of the palate and gums and are completely harmless. They usually disappear within a few weeks of birth.
Epstein-Barr Virus[edit | edit source]
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4, is one of the most common human viruses. It is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis, but infection with EBV is also associated with certain types of cancer, including Hodgkin's lymphoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Epstein's Anomaly[edit | edit source]
Epstein's anomaly is a rare heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). In Epstein's anomaly, the tricuspid valve — the valve between the two right heart chambers (right atrium and right ventricle) — doesn't work properly. The condition can lead to heart failure and other complications.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Burkitt's lymphoma
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
- Congenital heart defect
- Heart failure
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