Description
Facial swellings are a common condition presenting either
acutely or chronically in childhood. Accurate diagnosis is
essential to the provision of adequate treatment. Developing
a good technique for making a diagnosis is important, as it
will help prompt recognition of serious diseases, adding to the
improvement of outcome.
This article uses a practical approach to aid diagnosis,
provides clues to aid the interpretation of data obtained from
clinical examination, summarises the most common causes of
facial swelling in children, and outlines the current views on
their management.
