Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a dominant autosomal disturbance that presents multiple cutaneous lesions frequently in the range of 500 to 1000. In addiction of the psychological implications, the lesions constitute a difficult dilemma because there are only limited surgical options. The authors presents a sehe of 175 patients with numerous cutaneous lesions treated with a new approach using electrocautery excision. The technics turns out to be an effective way to ressect large number of lesions with less discomfort and more satisfaction to the patient.
| Translated title of the contribution | Treatment of multiple cutaneous lesions in neurofibromatosis type 1: New excision electrosurgical technique |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
| Pages (from-to) | 114-117 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Revista Brasileira de Medicina |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - May 2009 |
Keywords
- Cutaneous neurofibromas
- Neurofibromatosis