[Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser

CLAPO syndrome (Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth) is a recently described entity, with very few published cases in the literature, and no standardized treatment. The objective of our study was...

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Main Authors: D. Cerejeira, L. Vergara-de-la-Campa, P. Boixeda, J.C. López-Gutiérrez
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L. Vergara-de-la-Campa
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J.C. López-Gutiérrez
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description CLAPO syndrome (Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth) is a recently described entity, with very few published cases in the literature, and no standardized treatment. The objective of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of PDL in patients with this syndrome. Seven patients were treated with two to four sessions of PDL at 595-nm wavelength. Laser therapy was performed using a spot size of 7 to 10 mm, a pulse duration of 0.5–1.5 ms and a fluence from 6 to 8 J/cm2. Clinical photographs were taken before treatment and 3 weeks after procedure. Clearance of the erythema was >75% in 4 patients. Transient purpura was present in all patients for about 2 weeks and 1 patient presented post inflammatory hypopigmentation. In conclusion we consider that PDL seems to be a safe and effective treatment for capillary malformations of the CLAPO syndrome. A marked reduction in erythema was achieved in all patients with a low incidence of side effects. Resumen: El síndrome Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth (CLAPO) es una entidad recientemente descrita, con muy pocos casos publicados en la literatura, y sin tratamiento estandarizado. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar la eficacia y seguridad del láser de colorante pulsado (PDL) en los pacientes con este síndrome. Tratamos a siete pacientes con dos a cuatro sesiones de PDL a longitud de onda de 595 nm. La terapia láser fue realizada utilizando un tamaño de spot de 7 a 10 mm, una duración del pulso de 0,5 a 1,5 ms, y una fluencia de 6 a 8 J/cm2. Se realizaron fotografías clínicas antes del tratamiento y tres semanas tras el procedimiento. La supresión del eritema fue >75% en cuatro pacientes. La púrpura transitoria estuvo presente en todos los pacientes durante alrededor de dos semanas, presentando un paciente con hipopigmentación postinflamatoria. A modo de conclusión consideramos que el PDL parece ser un tratamiento seguro y efectivo para las malformaciones capilares propias del síndrome CLAPO. Se logró una notable reducción del eritema en todos los pacientes, con baja incidencia de efectos secundarios.
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spelling doaj-art-870283f656b049f194fb5056373115ff2025-08-19T22:08:35ZengElsevierActas Dermo-Sifiliográficas0001-73102022-05-011135T505T50910.1016/j.ad.2022.04.002[Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye LaserD. Cerejeira0L. Vergara-de-la-Campa1P. Boixeda2J.C. López-Gutiérrez3Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal; Corresponding author.Departamento de Dermatología, Complejo Hospitalario de Toledo, Toledo, SpainDepartamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, SpainSección de Cirugía Plástica y Reconstructiva, Departamento de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, SpainCLAPO syndrome (Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth) is a recently described entity, with very few published cases in the literature, and no standardized treatment. The objective of our study was to assess the efficacy and safety of PDL in patients with this syndrome. Seven patients were treated with two to four sessions of PDL at 595-nm wavelength. Laser therapy was performed using a spot size of 7 to 10 mm, a pulse duration of 0.5–1.5 ms and a fluence from 6 to 8 J/cm2. Clinical photographs were taken before treatment and 3 weeks after procedure. Clearance of the erythema was >75% in 4 patients. Transient purpura was present in all patients for about 2 weeks and 1 patient presented post inflammatory hypopigmentation. In conclusion we consider that PDL seems to be a safe and effective treatment for capillary malformations of the CLAPO syndrome. A marked reduction in erythema was achieved in all patients with a low incidence of side effects. Resumen: El síndrome Capillary vascular malformation of the lower lip, Lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, Asymmetry and Partial/generalized Overgrowth (CLAPO) es una entidad recientemente descrita, con muy pocos casos publicados en la literatura, y sin tratamiento estandarizado. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar la eficacia y seguridad del láser de colorante pulsado (PDL) en los pacientes con este síndrome. Tratamos a siete pacientes con dos a cuatro sesiones de PDL a longitud de onda de 595 nm. La terapia láser fue realizada utilizando un tamaño de spot de 7 a 10 mm, una duración del pulso de 0,5 a 1,5 ms, y una fluencia de 6 a 8 J/cm2. Se realizaron fotografías clínicas antes del tratamiento y tres semanas tras el procedimiento. La supresión del eritema fue >75% en cuatro pacientes. La púrpura transitoria estuvo presente en todos los pacientes durante alrededor de dos semanas, presentando un paciente con hipopigmentación postinflamatoria. A modo de conclusión consideramos que el PDL parece ser un tratamiento seguro y efectivo para las malformaciones capilares propias del síndrome CLAPO. Se logró una notable reducción del eritema en todos los pacientes, con baja incidencia de efectos secundarios.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001731022002812Síndrome CLAPOMalformación capilarLáser de colorante pulsado
spellingShingle D. Cerejeira
L. Vergara-de-la-Campa
P. Boixeda
J.C. López-Gutiérrez
[Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser
Síndrome CLAPO
Malformación capilar
Láser de colorante pulsado
title [Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser
title_full [Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser
title_fullStr [Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser
title_full_unstemmed [Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser
title_short [Translated article] Capillary Malformation in CLAPO Syndrome Successfully Treated with Pulsed Dye Laser
title_sort translated article capillary malformation in clapo syndrome successfully treated with pulsed dye laser
topic Síndrome CLAPO
Malformación capilar
Láser de colorante pulsado
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