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KMID : 0363220150530100766
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
2015 Volume.53 No. 10 p.766 ~ p.772
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The Therapeutic Effect of 1% Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate Sclerotherapy of Pyogenic Granuloma
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Chae Soo-Yuhl
Sim Hyun-Bo
Jang Yong-Hyun
Lee Weon-Ju
Kim Do-Won
Lee Seok-Jong
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Abstract
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Background: For the treatment of pyogenic granuloma (PG), surgical excision, electrocautery, and laser therapy have been employed, apart from other methods. Sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS) sclerotherapy, as a minimally invasive treatment for vascular lesion, is frequently used for vascular malformations with considerable efficacy and safety. However, there have been a few reports about its use in the treatment of PG.
Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy, recurrence, and side effects of sclerotherapy using 1% STS in the treatment of PG.
Methods: We evaluated 72 patients with PG who were treated with 1% STS from January 2008 to December 2014. Sclerotherapy using 1% STS was performed by “blind” intralesional injection without the aid of imaging such as ultrasonography. The results were evaluated by physical examination, photographic evaluation, and the patient`s subjective satisfaction, and then they were classified into 3 groups: complete remission, partial remission, and no change. Recurrence and side effects were also evaluated.
Results: Complete remission of PG was achieved in 65 (90.3%) of patients after 1.23 average sessions (range, 1∼5 sessions). The remaining patients showed partial remission, with no instances of the treatment resulting in no change. One case of recurrence (1.4%) from partial remission group was seen after 3 months. Clinically, side effects such as pain, tenderness, hyperpigmentation, ulcer, numbness, scarring, and hair loss patches were noted in 18 (25%) patients, but these were all mild and transient.
Conclusion: 1% STS sclerotherapy can be recommended as an effective therapeutic modality for the treatment of PG with insignificant adverse effects and low recurrence rate.
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KEYWORD
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Pyogenic granuloma, Sclerotherapy, Sodium tetradecyl sulfate
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