Pyogenic granuloma following laser treatment of a port-wine stain.
A pyogenic granuloma occurred in a port-wine stain treated with first an argon, and subsequently a carbon dioxide, laser. Although reports of this phenomenon are infrequent in the literature, our review suggests that this is not a rare complication. The pathogenetic implications are discussed.
Beers
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Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
Rustad
O J
OJ
Vance
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JC
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013492:Suppuration