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Shaving and dermabrasion of the facial lesions in tuberous sclerosis


AD Widgerow

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis is a disease characterised by convulsive seizures, mental deficiency and angiofibromas. These angiofibromas are hamartomas consisting of hyperplastic connective and vascular tissue. A case is reported where multiple angiofibromas of the face resulted in significant disfigurement. The lesions were treated by shaving and dermabrasion; the short-term result was very satisfactory.

S Afr Med J 1989; 76: 169-170

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