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Semin Plast Surg 2016; 30(03): 091-097
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584822
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Common Pediatric Skin Lesions: A Comprehensive Review of the Current Literature

Faryan Jalalabadi
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Jeffrey G. Trost
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Joshua A. Cox
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Edward I. Lee
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Crystal Y. Pourciau
2   Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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26 July 2016 (online)

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Abstract

The timely diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic disease in the pediatric population can be challenging. A basic, yet comprehensive knowledge of common lesions is essential for a successful practice in plastic surgery. In this article, the authors describe vascular, cystic, and pigmented cutaneous lesions that are commonly encountered in the pediatric population. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical course, and management options are discussed for each.

Keywords

dermatology - pediatrics - cyst - hemangioma - nevus
 

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