Naslov
Giant rhinophyma with olfactory and breathing dysfunction successfully treated by shave excision and electrocautery

Autori
Marijić, Blažen ; Braut, Tamara ; Tudor, Filip ; Filipović, Nika ; Hadžisejdić, Ita ; Šitum, Mirna ; Crnarić, Iva

Izvornik
Dermatologic therapy (1396-0296) 34 (2021), 5; E15029, 2

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pismo uredniku, stručni

Ključne riječi
rhinophyma ; shave excision ; breathing dysfunction

Sažetak
Rhinophyma is a benign, progressive, and disfiguring proliferative skin disorder characterized by a large, bulbous, and erythematous-appearing nose. It is considered as the final stage of acne rosacea. Surgical treatment is necessary in cases of breathing and vision difficulties, cosmetic deformity, or psychological distress. Herein we describe the case of a giant rhinophyma with breathing and olfactory difficulties successfully treated by surgical excision and bipolar electrocautery with an excellent cosmetic result and without complications in a five-year follow-up period.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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