Skin lesions and other skin cancers in children

The Minimum information for referrals to non-admitted specialist services 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 skin lesions and other skin cancers in children with initial primary-care work-up completed

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Biopsy proven basal cell carcinomas

Biopsy proven Bowen’s disease

Giant (larger than 20 centimetres) or pigmented congenital naevi or congenital naevi that are noted to be changing

Pigmented naevi if melanoma is suspected and where biopsy is unable to be performed in primary care due to the size of the lesion or anatomical site (head or genitals)

Squamous cell carcinomas where biopsy or excision is contraindicated in general practice due to anatomical site (head or genitals)

Where there is biopsy confirmed concern for malignancy

Usually managed in primary care

Benign skin lesions