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Nd:YAG laser offers promising treatment option for familial glomuvenous malformation

Authors :
Carlton Blake Phillips
Amy Theos
C Guerrero
Source :
Phillips, CB; Guerrero, C; & Theos, A. (2015). Nd:YAG laser offers promising treatment option for familial glomuvenous malformation. Dermatology Online Journal, 21(4). Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/4nv6k7bv
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
California Digital Library (CDL), 2015.

Abstract

Although an uncommon entity, familial glomangiomatosis is often a source of significant discomfort to affected patients and impacts quality of life. Patients develop numerous painful vascular lesions, beginning in childhood. Because management strategies for this entity are sparsely reported in the literature, additional study is needed to establish best practice. We report positive results with the use of Nd:YAG laser in treating symptomatic lesions of familial glomuvenous malformation

Details

ISSN :
10872108
Volume :
21
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Dermatology Online Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f755762db4a6b4448844ae8c2f890968
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5070/d3214026280