Therapeutic Effects of Sclerotherapy of Venous Lake on the Lip / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Although venous lake is asymptomatic, treatment is usually performed for cosmetic purposes or to prevent bleeding after trauma. The treatment is diverse and includes surgical excision, compression and cryotherapy. Above all, sclerotherapy is a useful and effective procedure for the treatment of venous lake on the lip. OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to assess the effectiveness and complications of the sclerotherapy of venous lake on the lip. METHODS: Fifteen lesions from eleven patients with venous lake on the lip were treated with sclerotherapy using sodium tetradecyl sulfate, detergent sclerosant. According to the size of lesions, the volume of infused solution was varied and the effectiveness of treatment was evaluated after four weeks. RESULTS: After a single treatment, fourteen of the fifteen lesions(93.3%) were cleared completely. The remaining lesion was treated one additional time. There were no reported complications during treatment. CONCLUSION: Sclerotherapy is highly effective and safe for the treatment of venous lake on the lip and may be a promising treatment option.