PEDIATRIC HEAD AND NECK LESIONS

Commonly encountered head and neck lesions in children are described w ith an emphasis on evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Congenital le sions typically require excision, although hem angiomas usually resolv e spontaneously. Acute suppurative lymphadenitis is common and readily diagnosed. Chronic lymphardenitis remains a diagnostic challenge and must be differentiated from malignancy. Lesions that do not respond to antibiotics should be biopsied to exclude neoplasms.