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Craniofacial Conditions: Tumors

A tumor is an abnormal growth of cells formed in a lesion/swelling. Tumors may be cancerous (malignant), pre-cancerous (pre-malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).

Tumors in the head and/or neck region are typically expressed as abnormal growth areas/lumps, possibly causing displacement of facial structures. The initial appearance of a lesion may be a swelling or a bump. It could appear on the skin of a newborn infant or on an older patient which, in either case, needs to be investigated. Most occurring in children are related to embryologic and/or abnormalities of growth cells which are present in the child at the time of birth, or appear during early childhood.

Treatment usually involves removal of the tumor and reconstruction of affected areas to restore function and appearance.