F W Fraunfelder1, F T Fraunfelder. 1. Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 972397-4197, USA.
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.
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.