Intralesional Electrocoagulation With Insulated Microneedle for the Treatment of Periorbital Syringomas: A Retrospective Analysis. (20th October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahn, Ga Ram; Jeong, Guk Jin; Kim, Jae Min; Hong, Ji Yeon; Li, Kapsok; Lee, Chang Kyun; Kim, Beom Joon
• Is Part Of: Aesthetic surgery journal. Volume 41:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 490
• Page End: 498
• Publication Date: 2019-10-20
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.95
• DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjz288
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1090-820X

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Conventional treatment options for periorbital syringomas are often unsatisfactory because of inevitable surface damage from the procedure and frequent recurrence rate of the tumors. Objectives: The authors sought to ascertain the efficacy and safety of intralesional electrosurgery utilizing a monopolar radiofrequency device with a single insulated microneedle for the treatment of periorbital syringomas. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed employing data from medical records, routine questionnaires, and clinical photographs of 55 patients with periorbital syringoma who underwent intralesional electrosurgery. Results: Approximately one-half of the patients (50.9%) experienced marked resolution after 1 treatment. The lesion clearance rate increased and lesion severity decreased each time the treatment was repeated. No persistent therapy-related adverse event was found except transient erythema or crusting. Conclusions: Intralesional electrosurgery with insulated microneedle is an effective and safe treatment option for periorbital syringomas. Level of Evidence: 4: