Spectacular Effect of Massive Facial Angiofibromas Removal With a Carbon Dioxide Laser as a Manifestation of a Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

Adam Borzęcki; Katarzyna Chyl-Surdacka; Monika Turska

doi:10.34172/jlms.2021.24

Spectacular Effect of Massive Facial Angiofibromas Removal With a Carbon Dioxide Laser as a Manifestation of a Tuberous Sclerosis Complex

J Lasers Med Sci. 2021 Jun 15:12:e24. doi: 10.34172/jlms.2021.24. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Adam Borzęcki¹, Katarzyna Chyl-Surdacka¹, Monika Turska¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology, Non-Public Health Care Center Med-Laser, Młyńska 14A Str. 20-406 Lublin.

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare, genetic disease which leads to neurological, cardiological, nephrological, ophthalmic, pulmonary and skin disorders. Case Presentation: Here, we describe a case of a 64-year-old man with the presence of giant angiofibromas located on his chin and nasolabial folds which caused inconvenience and unaesthetic appearance. All angiofibromas were removed with the use of a CO₂ laser. The patient was extremely satisfied with the obtained result. No side effects were observed after a 6-month follow-up. Conclusion: Despite the fact that giant facial angiofibromas may be troublesome not only for patients but also for medical doctors, adequate CO₂ laser usage with local anesthesia and control of massive bleeding is a promising treatment option for patients with TSC.

Keywords: Angiofibromas; Carbon dioxide laser; Lasers; Tuberous sclerosis; Tuberous sclerosis complex.

Publication types

Case Reports