Lumps and bumps in neonates and infants

Developmental anomalies of the skin

This paper focuses on the diagnosis and management of developmental anomalies of the skin that may be seen early in life. Common locations include the head, nose, preauricular area of the face, neck, and spine. Those that occur in or near the midline can be more serious because of possible intracranial connections. Radiologic imaging of the areas of involvement is often important; computed tomography (CT) scans can delineate bony defects; whereas, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) more clearly defines intracranial connections. Occult spinal dysraphism can be suspected when certain cutaneous signs are present.

Pediatric surgical pearls: minimizing complications

Performing dermatologic surgery in infants and children presents unique challenges. A thorough understanding of both pediatric developmental milestones and their unique surgical circumstances is essential to providing optimal dermatologic care of the pediatric patient. In this work, we combine the authors' experiences with data from the literature to provide pediatric dermatologic procedural pearls.