Which finding during inspection of the mouth of a 1-month-old infant requires further investigation?

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The infant's tongue should be appropriate to the size of the mouth and fit well into the floor of the mouth. Option A is not an abnormal finding; occasionally, a natal loose tooth may be found. These small, white epithelial cells on the palate or gums are called Bohn nodules or Epstein pearls and are an expected finding. Whitish patches seen along the mucosa that scrape off easily are milk deposits. White patches that scrape off but leave a red area that may bleed indicate candidiasis lesions.

Which Finding During Inspection of the Mouth of a 1-Month-Old