title: Management of nucleated plantar keratomas with a carbon dioxide laser.
abstract: Laser enucleation of superficial epidermal keratoses and ablation of dermal and subdermal lesions is an effective method for long-term relief from painful plantar lesions. This technique also provides gross visualization of the remaining tissues, a specimen for microscopic evaluation, and a definitive diagnosis. The procedure is relatively atraumatic with a minimal amount of postoperative pain, disability and scarring, and a high percentage of acceptable results.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Mosher
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence