Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy of a conjunctival vascular tumor
F W Fraunfelder1, F T Fraunfelder
1Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 972397-4197, USA.
Cornea
|December 18, 2004
Abstract
Purpose:
To report the successful use of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy in treating a conjunctival vascular tumor.
Methods:
A Brymil unit with a "D" tip was used to apply a liquid nitrogen spray for cryotherapy, using a previously described double freeze-thaw technique.
Results:
One year after treatment, the suspected hemangioma was markedly decreased in size and redness.
Conclusion:
Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy should be considered as an alternative to more frequently used methods of treatment of conjunctival vascular tumors.
