Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: METHODS: The study included 28 nevi in 14 patients. The lesions were pigmented, flat, or just palpable nevi. Nevi were irradiated with single-pulse laser energy of 1,000 mJ and a pulse duration of 300 microseconds. Fluences between 5.2 and 14.4 J/cm2 were used. Four months following laser treatment, the entire lesion was excised. Each specimen was histopathologically and immunohistochemically examined for the presence of nevus cells. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Mete Baba, Nebil Bal |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 32
Issue 2
Pg. 256-60
(Feb 2006)
ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16442047
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
(methods)
- Male
- Nevus, Pigmented
(surgery)
- Skin Neoplasms
(surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
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