title: Oral lesions in young children.
abstract: Oral lesions in very young children usually have a benign presentation, and only rarely contribute to significant aerodigestive symptomatology. Management begins with early recognition of the pathology and appropriate diagnosis. Hemangiomas, lymphangiomas, and teratomas may present with airway compromise or feeding difficulties, necessitating early intervention.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Medical College of Wisconsin, PO. Box 1997, 9000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53201, USA. napatel@mcw.edu
authors.forename: Nalin J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sciubba
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D005929:Glossitis, Benign Migratory / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis