Title
Shave removal plus electrodesiccation for the treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas
UMMS Affiliation
Division of Dermatology; Department of Medicine
Publication Date
2014-10-01
Document Type
Letter to the Editor
Disciplines
Cells | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities | Dermatology | Neoplasms | Nervous System Diseases | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases | Therapeutics
Abstract
Cutaneous neurofibromas are a clinical feature of both neurofibromatosis type I and neurofibromatosis type II. Neurofibromas are discrete masses that arise from peripheral nerves and are composed of Schwann cells, mast cells, fibroblasts, and perineural cells. Current treatment of neurofibromas consists primarily of standard surgical excision or laser therapy. A removal technique that is time efficient, cost effective, and poses little discomfort or functional impairment for the patient is desirable. The authors describe the technique of shave removal with electrodesiccation for multiple neurofibromas.
Source
Cutis. 2014 Oct;94(4):E14-5.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Cutis
Related Resources
PubMed ID
25372262
Repository Citation
Beverly S, Foley E, Goldberg D. (2014). Shave removal plus electrodesiccation for the treatment of cutaneous neurofibromas. Dermatology Publications. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/derm_pubs/86