Abstract
BACKGROUND. A case of hemorrhagic bullae and blisters on the hand of a patient with hemophilia A after cryosurgery for verruca vulgaris is reported. OBJECTIVE. To discuss a hemorrhagic complication in a patient with hemophilia A after cutaneous cryosurgery. METHODS. This is an observatory case report. RESULTS. Even minimal cryosurgery can induce hemorrhagic bullae in patients with hemophilia A. CONCLUSION. The risks and benefits of cryosurgery should be weighed carefully in patients with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1084-1086 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Dermatologic Surgery |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Dermatology