Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Angiokeratomas are cutaneous vascular lesions with common clinical and histological features: dark red to black papules and ectasia of upper dermis vessels, respectively. Multiple angiokeratomas are difficult to treat because they are often too extensive for surgery and cautery, procedures frequently leading to hemorrhage and scarring. OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: The cosmetic results of argon laser treatment were good. Posttreatment crusting lasted 2 weeks; 4 months later there was excellent healing without scarring. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | C Occella, D Bleidl, P Rampini, L Schiazza, E Rampini |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 21
Issue 2
Pg. 170-2
(Feb 1995)
ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7894939
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Angiokeratoma
(pathology, surgery)
- Biopsy
- Buttocks
- Chronic Disease
- Humans
- Laser Coagulation
- Male
- Remission Induction
- Scrotum
- Skin
(pathology)
- Skin Neoplasms
(pathology, surgery)
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