Treatment of Venous Lake with Intralesional Diathermy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12970/2310-998X.2015.03.01.3Keywords:
Venous lake, treatment, diathermy, intralesional diathermy.Abstract
Venous lake is a fairly common change that can often be seen on the lower lip. Venous lake can cause bleeding and be a cosmetic nuisance. Here we describe a quick and simple treatment technique using intralesional monopolar diathermy.
Background: We describe a simple and effective treatment for patients with venous lakes.
Materials and methods: The article is based on non-systematic research found in PubMed and the authors’ own experience.
Results: Intralesional diathermy was found to result in a good cosmetic outcome in a patient with venous lake on their upper lip.
Interpretation: We describe a simple, fast and safe technique for the removal of venous lakes using intralesional diathermy. The procedure takes a short time and the equipment is less expensive than lasers or surgical interventions. It provides a good cosmetic result. The technique can be an alternative to wedge excisions and it avoids scarring.
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