A Combination of Dual-mode 2,940 nm Er:YAG Laser Ablation with Surgical Excision for Treating Medium-sized Congenital Melanocytic Nevus | Zendy

Ji Yeon Lim | Zendy; Yun Jeong | Zendy; Kyu Kwang Whang | Zendy

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A Combination of Dual-mode 2,940 nm Er:YAG Laser Ablation with Surgical Excision for Treating Medium-sized Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

Author(s) -

Ji Yeon Lim,

Yun Jeong,

Kyu Kwang Whang

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

annals of dermatology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.385

H-Index - 37

eISSN - 2005-3894

pISSN - 1013-9087

DOI - 10.5021/ad.2009.21.2.120

Subject(s) - medicine , congenital melanocytic nevus , curettage , er:yag laser , ablation , nevus , erythema , surgery , lesion , fibrous joint , cryosurgery , stage (stratigraphy) , dermatology , melanoma , laser , physics , cancer research , optics , paleontology , biology

There are various treatment options for congenital melanocytic nevus (CMN), including surgical excision, dermabrasions, curettage, laser treatment, chemical peels and cryosurgery. The proper choice of treatment depends on the size, location, thickness and clinical appearance of the nevi, the risk for developing melanoma, the psychological effect and the cosmetic component.

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