Complications of head and neck surgery

Abstract

Lesions of the head and neck are encountered frequently in the pediatric age group. Although these lesions often prove to be inflammatory or congenital in origin, malignant processes must always be suspected and ruled out. Malignant and benign lesions may be differentiated by the age of presentation and the physical characteristics of the lesion and its surrounding structures (1). Distinguishing between congenital, inflammatory, andmalignant lesions is not always clear and may provide a significant challenge.