Ocular complication of PhotoDerm VL therapy for facial port-wine stain.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

A case of focal damage to the iris with distortion of the pupil secondary to PhotoDerm therapy in a 2-year-old boy is reported.

OBJECTIVE:

To study ocular complication of photoDerm VL therapy for facial port-wine stain. METHODS. : Observatory case report.

RESULTS:

PhotoDerm VL therapy may damage ocular tissues.

CONCLUSION:

Appropriate protection during the procedure is essential.

• Authors: Florian K P Sutter, Klara Landau
• Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] (Dermatol Surg) Vol. 29 Issue 1 Pg. 111-2 (Jan 2003) ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12534525 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child, Preschool
• Facial Dermatoses (therapy)
• Humans
• Iris Diseases (etiology)
• Male
• Phototherapy (adverse effects)
• Port-Wine Stain (therapy)
• Visual Acuity