title: Nd:YAG laser for effective treatment of multiple cylindroma of the scalp.
abstract: The case presented illustrates the successful effect of the Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of multiple giant scalp tumours in a patient who would not accept surgical excisions. A 60-year-old woman with multiple cylindroma covering the whole scalp area was treated with a Nd:YAG laser in a cutting continuous mode. Postoperative healing by second intention within 3-4 weeks left limited superficial scars. No tendency to relapse was noted during a follow-up of 4 years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Orebro University Hospital, Orebro, Sweden.
authors.forename: Mikael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tarstedt
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Molin
mesh_terms: D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007834:Lasers / Q000145:classification*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012535:Scalp; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*