[A case of severe rhinophyma].

Abstract

Rhinophyma is a benign disease of the nasal skin causing cosmetic and functional disturbances. Its etiology remains uncertain. Surgery is the most common treatment of choice. A 55-year-old man with severe rhinophyma was treated with total excision of the involved tissue and sebaceous glands, and the defect was reconstructed with full-thickness skin graft. No recurrence was seen during a two-year follow-up period, and cosmetic and functional outcome was satisfactory.

• Authors: Ismail Onder Uysal, Cengiz Gök, Salim Yüce, Cahit Polat, Suphi Müderris, Fahrettin Göze
• Journal: Kulak burun bogaz ihtisas dergisi : KBB = Journal of ear, nose, and throat (Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg) Vol. 18 Issue 1 Pg. 49-52 ( 2008) ISSN: 1300-7475 [Print] Turkey
• Vernacular Title: Ileri derecede rinofima: Olgu sunumu.
• PMID: 18443404 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Rhinophyma (pathology, surgery)
• Sebaceous Glands (surgery)
• Skin Transplantation
• Treatment Outcome