Abstract
A 10-year-old boy with a history of tuberous sclerosis was sent for evaluation of numerous papules on his lower gum area. The parent was concerned that the lesions were interfering with oral hygiene. A diagnosis of oral fibromas was made and treatment options of gingivectomy or electrosurgery combined with carbon dioxide laser were described to the patient and his parent. Therapy with electrocautery and a pulsed carbon dioxide laser was decided on and utilized. We describe for the first time the combination of electrosurgery and carbon dioxide laser as a treatment method for oral fibromas. A short review of the literature regarding diagnosis and treatment is included with this report.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Article number | 7 |
| Journal | Dermatology Online Journal |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - Nov 2008 |
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Treatment of gingival fibromas using CO2 laser and electrosurgery in a patient with tuberous sclerosis. / Eisen, Daniel B; Fazel, Nasim.
In: Dermatology Online Journal, Vol. 14, No. 11, 7, 11.2008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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