Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2025, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (10): 914-923.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20250178

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Balancing growth and healing: special considerations in the treatment of pediatric skin tumors and vascular malformations

Li Li, Zhang Bin, Xu Jiaosheng, Sun Juan, Chen Yunliu, Ma Lin   

  1. Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children′s Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children′s Health, Key Laboratory of Major Diseases in Children, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100045, China
  • Received:2025-04-03 Revised:2025-07-15 Online:2025-09-15 Published:2025-09-30
  • Contact: Ma Lin E-mail:bch_maleen@aliyun.com
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Natural Science Foundation (7232054); Beijing Hospitals Authority′s Ascent Plan (DFL20241201)

Abstract: 【Abstract】 This article summarizes the current status and research advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric skin tumors and vascular malformations, with particular emphasis on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic options for hemangiomas, vascular malformations, histiocytosis, mastocytosis, and mycosis fungoides. With the enhanced understanding of distinctive growth and regression patterns of pediatric skin tumors, therapeutic strategies have been progressively optimized. However, significant challenges persist in managing pediatric skin neoplasms. Future investigations should prioritize the establishment of pediatric-specific molecular diagnostic and therapeutic systems, and integrate precision medicine with individualized strategies, so as to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life in affected children.

Key words: Skin neoplasms, Child, Hemangioma, Vascular malformations, Histiocytosis, Mastocytosis, cutaneous, Mycosis fungoides, Clinical characteristics, Treatment