Pyogenic granuloma-like lesion in children: Should we wait ?

We reported a 9-year-old girl who presented with a slow-growing, pyogenic granuloma-like lesion which was diagnosed with melanoma. It is important to have a high index of suspicion in paediatric skin lesion that would usually be deemed benign. Early tissue biopsy in a suspicious lesion prevents delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Source: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research