Malignant Skin Tumors in Children

Primary skin malignancies are uncommon in children, and both benign and metastatic tumors surpass them in frequency. However, the resulting low index of suspicion may lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Underlying factors associated with skin malignancies in children include giant congenital melanocytic nevi, xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism, Gorlin syndrome, immunodeficiency disorders, radiotherapy, and bone marrow and solid organ transplantation, among others [1–3].