A 5-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Office for Evaluation

A 5-year-old boy is brought to the office for evaluation of multiple new growths on the face, as shown in the image below: The patient can open and close his eyes without pain or difficulty.  Examination shows no other abnormalities.  What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A) Biopsy the lesion
B) Inform child protective services
C) Inject intralesional steroid
D) Observe and provide reassurance
E) Perform genetic testing for NF1 mutation

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