Author/Editor		Anžič, J
Title		Prirojena znamenja - kratek pregled nekaterih sodobnih spoznanj in dilem, povezanih z vsebino člankov
Translated title		Birthmarks - a synopsis of some contemporary perceptions and dilemmas regarding topics of the articles
Type		članek
Source		Slov Pediatr
Vol. and No.		Letnik 17, št. 1
Publication year		2010
Volume		str. 4-9
Language		slo
Abstract		Most birthmarks are pigmented or vascular anomalies, which arise because of developmental errors during early embryonic or foetallife. People with large congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) have an increased risk of melanoma, neurocutaneous melanosis and neurological disorders. Congenital vascular anomalies consist ofvascular tumours and vascular malformations. Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are tumours with a unique c1inical picture and natural course of the disease. Most patients with IH do not need special anti-tumour therapy, but some require such treatment because of complications of the disease. Vascular malformations do not regress and treatment is required ifthey cause health problems. Lymphangioma is the most common congenital vascular malformation in chiIdren. Large CMN are always disfiguring, but an aesthetic defect can also be an important burden for children with IH or with vascular malformations. Children with large CMN, complications of IH or functional disturbance because of vascular malformations require the professional care of a specialized tertiary team, and continuous psychosocial support provided by their primary care paediatrician.
Descriptors		NEVUS, PIGMENTED HEMANGIOMA LYMPHANGIOMA SKIN NEOPLASMS CHILD