Treatment of the poikilodermatous component of the Rothmund-Thomson syndrome with the flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser: a case report.

Abstract

The Rothmund-Thomson syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by poikiloderma, juvenile cataracts, bone abnormalities, short stature, sparse hair, hypogonadism, defective dentition, nail dystrophy, hyperkeratosis, and mental retardation. A 12-year-old boy with the syndrome was referred to us for evaluation and treatment of poikiloderma. This component of the disease was markedly improved with the use of pulsed dye laser photocoagulation.

• Authors: J R Potozkin, R G Geronemus
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) Vol. 8 Issue 2 Pg. 162-5 (Jun 1991) ISSN: 0736-8046 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1923988 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Humans
• Light Coagulation
• Male
• Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome (pathology, surgery)
• Syndrome