Intralesional radiofrequency treatment for venous lake. (16th April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Poonia, Kavita; Kumar, Anand; Thami, Gurvinder P.
• Is Part Of: International journal of dermatology. Volume 58:Number 7(2019)
• Page Start: 854
• Page End: 855
• Publication Date: 2019-04-16
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ijd.14308
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0011-9059

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Venous lakes are asymptomatic, cosmetically unacceptable vascular malformations commonly present over the lips. Most of the lesions do not warrant any therapeutic intervention. Objective: We herein report a 20‐year‐old male patient with venous lake who was treated using intralesional radiofrequency (RF) by modified insulated intravenous cannula as an extended probe. Methods: An RF ablation was performed under local infiltration anesthesia using intravenous infusion cannula as an extended insulated probe to deliver current. Results: The venous lake was obliterated immediately post‐procedure with minimal inflammatory change. It showed good cosmetic results with minimal scarring and no recurrence at 18 months of follow‐up. Conclusions: Intralesional RF using modified insulated probe is a useful alternative treatment and may be considered to treat small venous lakes.