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. 2011 Jan;56(1):77-8.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.77558.

Lymphangioma circumscriptum treated with radiofrequency ablation

Silonie Sachdeva  1
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Lymphangioma circumscriptum treated with radiofrequency ablation

Silonie Sachdeva. Indian J Dermatol. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

Lymphangioma circumscriptum (LC), a hamartomatous lymphatic malformation, is a therapeutic challenge for the dermatologist. Various modalities like surgical excision, lasers, and sclerotherapy have been used in the past to treat this notorious skin condition. We report the efficacy of a radiofrequency ablation in a patient with LC. The treatment efficacy of radiofrequency was satisfactory in our patient with no recurrence during 1 year follow-up period. The radiofrequency technique is a safe and economic treatment for management of LC.

Keywords: Lymphangioma circumscriptum; radiofrequency ablation; treatment.

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Conflict of Interest: Nil.

Figures

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Figure 1
(a) LC lesion on the left upper arm; (b) lesions being treated with radiofrequency ablation; (c) immediate post treatment red erythematous area; (d) complete healing of the lesions at 1 month
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