A Case of "Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus" (ILVEN) Treated with CO2 Laser Ablation.

Abstract

The "inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus" is a rare disease, consisting of hyperplasia of the normal components of the epidermis. Its clinical features include erythematous and hyperkeratosic, warty, sometimes psoriasiform or lichenoid patches with a typical linear arrangement. At present, there are no effective medical therapies available. Currently, the best therapeutic results are obtained with surgical excision or the latest laser therapy. The Authors present a 9-years old girl with an inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus on her neck, successfully treated with CO2 Laser ablation.

• Authors: Serena Gianfaldoni, Georgi Tchernev, Roberto Gianfaldoni, Uwe Wollina, Torello Lotti
• Journal: Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences (Open Access Maced J Med Sci) Vol. 5 Issue 4 Pg. 454-457 (Jul 25 2017) ISSN: 1857-9655 [Print] North Macedonia
• PMID: 28785331 (Publication Type: Case Reports)