Unusual jaw lesions in the paediatric and adolescent patient: a management challenge.

While major maxillofacial pathology in the young patient is relatively uncommon, non-malignant conditions may pose a significant treatment dilemma due to their aggressive or unpredictable behaviour. Several such diseases managed by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at the Royal Children's Hospital of Melbourne have been selected for review. Illustrative case reports to highlight the principles of management are presented.