Jason K Rivers1, Catherine A Rivers2, Monica K Li3, Magdalena Martinka4. 1. Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia and Pacific Dermaesthetics, Vancouver, BC, Canada jason@vancouverskin.com. 2. Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada. 3. Division of Dermatology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada. 4. Division of Anatomical Pathology (Dermatopathology), Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Glomuvenous malformations (GVMs) (previously known as glomus tumours) are uncommon, benign, vascular neoplasms. Current treatments include surgical excision and sclerotherapy, often with high recurrence rates and poor cosmetic results. OBJECTIVE: We sought to use a nonsurgical approach for treatment of a GVM. METHODS: We present a patient with an acquired, biopsy-proven GVM of the heel unamenable to surgical excision, treated with a long pulsed 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. RESULTS: Excellent cosmesis and long-term remission were achieved after several treatment sessions. CONCLUSION: Our experience provides further evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of the 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the management of large and surgically challenging GVMs.
BACKGROUND:Glomuvenous malformations (GVMs) (previously known as glomus tumours) are uncommon, benign, vascular neoplasms. Current treatments include surgical excision and sclerotherapy, often with high recurrence rates and poor cosmetic results. OBJECTIVE: We sought to use a nonsurgical approach for treatment of a GVM. METHODS: We present a patient with an acquired, biopsy-proven GVM of the heel unamenable to surgical excision, treated with a long pulsed 1064-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. RESULTS: Excellent cosmesis and long-term remission were achieved after several treatment sessions. CONCLUSION: Our experience provides further evidence to support the safety and effectiveness of the 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser in the management of large and surgically challenging GVMs.
Authors: Oscar Muñoz Moreno-Arrones; Natalia Jimenez; Adrian Alegre-Sanchez; Pablo Fonda; Pablo Boixeda Journal: Lasers Med Sci Date: 2018-03-29 Impact factor: 3.161