A Case of Hypertrophic Scars After Therapy with CO2 Laser for Treatment of Multiple Cutaneous Neurofibromas.
- Author:
Hee Chang CHOE
1
;
Sang Hyun CHO
;
Jeong Deuk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea. leejd@olmh.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neurofibroma;
CO2 laser;
Hypertrophic scars
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic*;
Lasers, Gas*;
Neurofibroma*;
Skin Manifestations
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2003;41(5):651-653
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Multiple cutaneous neurofibromas are the most common skin manifestation of Von Recklinghausen neurofibromatosis(NF-1). CO2 laser surgery is a treatment modality for multiple cutaneous neurofibromas and a simple procedure that quickly removes the tumor with minimal postoperative discomfort and acceptable cosmetic results. But, hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO2 laser surgery. We herein report a case of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas that developed hypertrophic scars postoperatively.
