Intralesional electrodesiccation of syringomas.
BACKGROUND
Syringomas are common, benign adnexal tumors. In the periorbital area, they pose a cosmetic dilemma for both patients and physicians alike. Many different therapeutic modalities potentially can cause scarring, and recurrences are common.


OBJECTIVE
To develop a treatment method that minimizes scarring and subsequent recurrences.


METHODS
Each syringoma is treated with short bursts of high frequency low voltage electrodesiccation delivered with a fine needle electrode that is inserted into the center of the syringoma, as deeply as the reticular dermis.


RESULTS
Twelve patients treated over a 4-year period showed no permanent adverse effects postoperatively and no recurrences.


CONCLUSIONS
Intralesional electrodesiccation is a safe, nonscarring and, reliable method that can be used to eradicate periorbital syringomas.
Karam
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Department of Internal Medicine, St. George Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Benedetto
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Karma
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003890:Desiccation; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013544:Sweat Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D018252:Syringoma / Q000601:surgery*