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American Journal of Innovative Research & Applied Sciences

American Journal of innovative
Research & Applied Sciences

ISSN 2429-5396 (Online)
OCLC Number: 920041286

Abstarct7-December-2023

| FEBRUARY 18 | ISSUE N° 2 | 2024 |

| ARTICLES | Am. J. innov. res. appl. sci. Volume 18, Issue - 1 Pages 1-4 (February, 2024)

ABSTARCT

Introduction: Vascular abnormalities are prevalent vascular lesions identified by raised, usually dome-shaped papules. These papules display varying colors, ranging from dark blue to dark purple, and are more commonly found in elderly individuals. They typically manifest as solitary lips, cheeks, and tongue lesions. While generally asymptomatic, these lesions may experience bleeding if subjected to injury. Objective: This article discusses the efficacy of a 980-nm diode laser in treating vascular abnormalities in the oral cavity. Case report: This case involves a 65-year-old woman referred for the assessment of an oral bluish lesion. Clinically, we identified this lesion as a small oral vascular anomaly. Under local anesthesia (Mepivacaine), we conducted photocoagulation of the lesion using a 980-nm diode laser in non-contact mode. A 300-nm fiber was employed in continuous waves, with a power of 1.5 W, for 1 minute until the lesion whitened. The patient underwent only one session. Follow-up at 10 days revealed the persistence of ulceration, which resolved after 6 weeks. Conclusion: The patient experienced no complications during the laser session, and the postoperative period was uneventful. Consequently, we concluded that the diode laser represents an excellent therapeutic alternative for treating vascular malformations in the oral cavity.
Keywords: Vascular abnormality, Hemangiom, Venous malformation, Photocoagulation, Diode laser.