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Intralesional electrodesiccation of syringomas
P Karam1, A V Benedetto, P Karma
1Department of Internal Medicine, St. George Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Background:
Syringomas are common, benign adnexal tumors. In the periorbital area, they pose a cosmetic dilemma for both patients and physicians alike. Many different therapeutic modalities potentially can cause scarring, and recurrences are common.
Objective:
To develop a treatment method that minimizes scarring and subsequent recurrences.
Method:
Each syringoma is treated with short bursts of high frequency low voltage electrodesiccation delivered with a fine needle electrode that is inserted into the center of the syringoma, as deeply as the reticular dermis.
Results:
Twelve patients treated over a 4-year period showed no permanent adverse effects postoperatively and no recurrences.
Conclusions:
Intralesional electrodesiccation is a safe, nonscarring and, reliable method that can be used to eradicate periorbital syringomas.