Hypertrophic scars after therapy with CO2 laser for treatment of multiple cutaneous neurofibromas.
BACKGROUND
CO2 laser surgery is a treatment modality for cutaneous neurofibromas.


OBJECTIVE
Hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO2 laser surgery. We present a case of cutaneous neurofibromatosis that developed hypertrophic scars postoperatively.


METHODS
Continuous wave CO2 laser surgery therapy was applied to the patient.


RESULTS
Hypertrophic scars developed 2 months after therapy.


CONCLUSIONS
With a preliminary test treatment the patient is able to see the expected result.
Ostertag
J U
JU
Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. jos@sder.azm.nl
Theunissen
C C W
CC
Neumann
H A M
HA
D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*