Moles, melanomas and epitheliomas in children.

The management of moles which occur in childhood is important from the standpoint of clinical diagnosis and treatment. Melanomas of both the malignant and juvenile types are sometimes mistaken for ordinary moles. Malignant epithelial tumors are rare in childhood as are congenital tumors. There is a possible relationship between congenital defects of various types and childhood neoplasms.