Cutaneous hyperpigmentation after endovenous laser therapy: a case report and literature review

Mekako, Anthony; Chetter, Ian

Abstract

Endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) for the treatment of varicose veins has been shown to be effective and relatively safe. Reported complications are few and transient. Whereas it is not uncommon to have cutaneous hyperpigmentation following treatment modalities such as sclerotherapy, only a few reports of transient hyperpigmentation following EVLT have been mentioned in the literature. We report a case of persistent hyperpigmentation following successful varicose vein treatment by EVLT.

Citation

Mekako, A., & Chetter, I. (2007). Cutaneous hyperpigmentation after endovenous laser therapy: a case report and literature review. Annals of vascular surgery, 21(5), 637-639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2007.03.013

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: May 17, 2007
• Publication Date: 2007-09
• Journal: Annals of Vascular Surgery
• Print ISSN: 0890-5096
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 21
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 637-639
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2007.03.013
• Keywords: Surgery; Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine; General Medicine
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/432623
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890509607001641?via%3Dihub#!