[Argon laser therapy of multiple eccrine cysts of sweat gland efferent ducts (eccrine hidrocystomas)].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Eccrine hidrocystomas are usually benign, solitary cystic tumors which are mainly treated by surgical measures. Treatment of the rare multiple lesions gets into difficulties because of complications.

PATIENT AND METHODS:

A 74-year-old woman showed multiple bilateral lesions on the eyelids. Histology revealed eccrine hidrocystomas. The lesions were treated by Argon laser. Laser parameters were as follows: 600-1000 microns spot size, 500-600 mW power, 0.1-0.2 s time.

RESULTS:

After 6 months follow up no recurrence of any of the tumors was observed.

CONCLUSION:

Argon laser proved to be successful to treat multiple eccrine hidrocystomas.

• Authors: U Baum, E Königsdörffer, T Bocker, J Strobel, U Wollina
• Journal: Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde (Klin Monbl Augenheilkd) Vol. 209 Issue 4 Pg. 249-51 (Oct 1996) ISSN: 0023-2165 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Argon-Laser-Therapie multipler ekkriner Zysten der Schweissdrüsenausführungsgänge (ekkriner Hidrokystome).
• PMID: 9044967 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Eyelid Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Eyelids (pathology)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hidrocystoma (pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Neoplasms, Second Primary (pathology, surgery)