Periorbital syringoma treated with radiofrequency and carbon dioxide (CO2) laser in 5 patients.

Abstract

Syringomas are common benign eccrine ductal adnexial tumors, commonly found in periorbital area. Periorbital syringomas are aesthetically disturbing difficult to treat. Many treatment modalities are described in the literature, including topical and surgical methods, with potential problems such as postinflammatory hyper- and hypopigmentation, low efficacy, or scar formation. We present 5 patients with syringoma treated with the combination of radiofrequency ablation and carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers. Using low-energy parameters on the CO2 laser, and low energy on the radiofrequency, we could complement both treatments maximizing the destruction of the tumors and minimizing the adverse effects in only two sessions. This is a relatively easy, safe, and less painful treatment, with good cosmetic results on periorbital syringomas.

• Authors: Ariel Hasson, Maria Magdalena Farias, Claudia Nicklas, Cristian Navarrete
• Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 11 Issue 7 Pg. 879-80 (Jul 2012) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
• PMID: 22777235 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Catheter Ablation (adverse effects, methods)
• Cicatrix (etiology)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Female
• Humans
• Lasers, Gas (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Orbit
• Sweat Gland Neoplasms (surgery)
• Syringoma (surgery)
• Treatment Outcome