Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Jul;39(7):831-833.

A Case of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas treated by CO2 laser

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • 2Department of Dermatology, Pundang CHA Hospital, Pochon Joongmoon College of Medicine, Sungnam, Korea.

Abstract

Multiple Cutaneous neurofibromas are the most common skin manifestation of Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis(NF-1). The CO2 laser is presented as a useful tool for the removal of large numbers of small- or medium-sized cutaneous neurofibromas. Its advantages include high patient satisfaction with the rapid removal of hundreds of neurofibromas, with minimal morbidity and an enhanced appearance. We report a case of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas treated by CO2 laser in a 40 year-old man whom we eliminated 288 cutaneous neurofibromas out of 788 in total. After 3 months of follow up, the lesions were healed with slight erythemas and minimal scars.

Keyword

Neurofibroma; CO2 laser

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cicatrix
Erythema
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Lasers, Gas*
Neurofibroma*
Patient Satisfaction
Skin Manifestations
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