title: Treatment of chromomycosis with a CO2 laser.
abstract: The successful employment of a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser in the eradication of localized chromomycosis is described. A review of alternative medical and surgical modalities used in treating this disorder is presented. The potential benefits of CO2 laser vs. cold steel surgery are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002862:Chromoblastomycosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy