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Large Rhinophyma Treated by Surgical Excision and Electrocautery
Joint Authors
Al Hamzawi, Nabeel K.
Al Baaj, Salih M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-07-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rhinophyma is a benign condition characterized by a large, bulbous nose with prominent pores.
It is commonly associated with untreated cases of rosacea.
The disease can carry a substantial psychological impact that causes patients to seek advice about how to improve their physical appearance.
Many treatment options are available for rhinophyma, but there is no standard treatment protocol.
Here, we describe the case of a 65-year-old man with a large rhinophyma that caused him cosmetic and psychosocial embarrassment.
The condition was treated by surgical excision and bipolar electrocautery.
No complications occurred after the procedures, and healing was completed 2 weeks later by secondary intention and reepithelialization.
A simple surgical removal using a scalpel to shave off the abnormal tissue with electrocauterization of the bleeding points can be considered as a good treatment option for rhinophyma, as it results in an excellent cosmetic outcome and has short recovery time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al Hamzawi, Nabeel K.& Al Baaj, Salih M.. 2019. Large Rhinophyma Treated by Surgical Excision and Electrocautery. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144609
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al Hamzawi, Nabeel K.& Al Baaj, Salih M.. Large Rhinophyma Treated by Surgical Excision and Electrocautery. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144609
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al Hamzawi, Nabeel K.& Al Baaj, Salih M.. Large Rhinophyma Treated by Surgical Excision and Electrocautery. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144609
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144609