Birthmarks – children's surgery

The Minimum information for referrals to non-admitted specialist services (opens in a new window) lists the information that should be included in a referral request.

Full SRC reference

Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed birthmarks – children's surgery with initial primary-care work-up completed

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Five or more haemangiomas

Haemangioma involving the eyes, ears, mouth or perineum

Large haemangiomas (greater than 3 centimetres)

Ulcerated haemangioma

Other birthmarks causing significant cosmetic concern (e.g. on the face) or functional impairment

Usually managed in primary care

Birthmarks that have stopped growing or have been adequately managed
Other haemangiomas

Birthmarks – children&#39;s surgery

Birthmarks – children's surgery