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The Successful Treatment of Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa With Ablative Carbon Dioxide Laser.
- Source :
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Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery . Nov/Dec2018, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p611-613. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background and Objective: Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a disfiguring skin condition that is difficult to treat. Existing treatment modalities serve to improve cosmesis or treat symptoms. Herein, we report a case of ENV with lymphocutaneous fistula successfully treated with ablative carbon dioxide laser. Study Design/Patients and Methods: A 57-year-old woman with biopsy-proven ENV with lymphocutaneous fistula was treated with ablative carbon dioxide laser to the symptomatic area of her right thigh in 3 treatment sessions over 6 months. Results: The patient had resolution of lymphocutaneous drainage as well as 90% improvement in the appearance of ENV lesions at the 1-month follow-up visit. Conclusion: Ablative carbon dioxide laser may provide cosmetic, symptomatic, and medical benefit for patients with localized ENV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12034754
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 132481441
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1203475418763548