Brooke-Spiegler Syndrome - Report of Four Families: Treatment with CO2 Laser

Overview

Journal Int J Dermatol

Specialty Dermatology

Date 2007 Jun 7

PMID 17550556

Citations 12

Authors

Roberto Adrian Retamar

F Stengel

M E Saadi

M C Kien

P Della Giovana

H Cabrera

E N Chouela

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Abstract

Background: Brooke-Spiegler syndrome is a well known but rare cutaneous disorder characterized by the presence of multiple trichoepitheliomas and cylindromas.

Methods: Four families with Brooke-Spiegler syndrome are described.

Results: Spiradenomas developed on the back in two patients. A CO(2) laser was used to treat facial trichoepitheliomas in two patients with good results.

Conclusions: The large number of facial lesions in this syndrome often produce a significant emotional impact. We believe that it is important to provide patients with a good therapeutic option. CO(2) laser therapy may fill this role.

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