Treatment of Venous Lake with 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.