Literature course based on:

Insights into Imaging article: "Masses of developmental and genetic origin affecting the paediatric craniofacial skeleton."

Teaching points
• Masses of developmental and genetic origin may severely impair the craniofacial skeleton.
• Although rare, these lesions have characteristic imaging features.
• CT, MRI and ultrasonography play a key role in their work-up.
• Recognition of pivotal imaging pearls and diagnostic pitfalls avoids interpretation errors.