Liu C, Liang JL, Yu JL, Hu Q, Li CX. Successful treatment of eyebrow intradermal nevi by shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage: Two case reports. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(27): 6537-6542 [PMID: 37900241 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i27.6537]
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Cheng Liu, MD, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Guangdong Provincial Armed Police Corps Hospital, No. 268 Yanling Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510507, Guangdong Province, China. liucheng19740227@163.com
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Dermatology
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2023; 11(27): 6537-6542 Published online Sep 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i27.6537
Successful treatment of eyebrow intradermal nevi by shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage: Two case reports
Cheng Liu, Jia-Li Liang, Jia-Lin Yu, Qun Hu, Chang-Xing Li
Cheng Liu, Department of Dermatology, Guangdong Provincial Armed Police Corps Hospital, Guangzhou 510507, Guangdong Province, China
Jia-Li Liang, Chang-Xing Li, Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong Province, China
Jia-Lin Yu, Department of Dermatology, Dalang Hospital, Dongguan 523770, Guangdong Province, China
Qun Hu, Department of Dermatology, Southern Theater Command General Hospital, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Liu C and Li CX designed the research; Liang JL and Yu JL wrote the majority of the manuscript; Liu C, Liang JL, Yu JL, and Hu Q gathered and analysed the data; Hu Q wrote part of the manuscript; Li CX reviewed and revised the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the submitted version of the manuscript.
Informed consent statement: The informed consent of the patients was obtained for the cases reported in this article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Cheng Liu, MD, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Guangdong Provincial Armed Police Corps Hospital, No. 268 Yanling Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou 510507, Guangdong Province, China. liucheng19740227@163.com
Received: May 30, 2023 Peer-review started: May 30, 2023 First decision: August 8, 2023 Revised: August 18, 2023 Accepted: August 31, 2023 Article in press: August 31, 2023 Published online: September 26, 2023 Processing time: 113 Days and 3.6 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
An intradermal nevus is a common skin tumour, and the classical method of removal has a risk of recurrence and scarring. It is a challenge for dermatologists to treat eyebrow intradermal nevi quickly and efficiently. This study focused on investigating the efficacy and safety of shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage in the treatment of eyebrow intradermal nevi.
CASE SUMMARY
We describe two adult patients with eyebrow intradermal nevi treated by shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage. Both patients were followed up regularly after surgery. At follow-up, no recurrence of eyebrow intradermal nevus and no obvious scars or hypopigmentation were found in either patient. The results indicated that shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage could remove eyebrow intradermal nevus without side effects and confirmed the efficacy and safety of this modality for treating these skin lesions.
CONCLUSION
Shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage has superior merits, including simple operation, good cosmetic effects, and high patient satisfaction, presenting great application potential for treating intracutaneous nevus.
Core Tip: An intradermal nevus is a common skin tumour. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of using shear combined with electrocautery and curettage for removing eyebrow intradermal nevi. In this work, we present two cases of eyebrow intradermal nevi that were treated by shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage and followed up regularly. The results showed no recurrence of the eyebrow intradermal nevus, no obvious scars or hypopigmentation, and high patient satisfaction. The study indicates that shearing combined with electrocautery and curettage is a safe and effective treatment option for intracutaneous nevus removal, presenting great potential for wider application.
