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[Facial angiofibromas associated to tuberous sclerosis treated with topical sirolimus].

Authors :
Tiedemann Svendsen M
Bygum A
Hansen LK
Broesby-Olsen S
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2013 Oct 21; Vol. 175 (43), pp. 2569-70.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

We present a five-year-old boy with facial angiofibromas associated to tuberous sclerosis successfully treated with topical sirolimus 0.4% applied three times a week for six months. After six months we observed a nearly complete resolution of facial angiofibromas. The blood levels of sirolimus remained under a detectable limit and no side-effects were observed. Topically applied sirolimus seems to be a safe and effective alternative to surgery or laser therapy.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
175
Issue :
43
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24629155