NF Surgeon Explains Electrodesiccation for NF1 Tumors

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is associated with progressive growth of skin tumors that can begin in a person's 20's. These tumors number in the hundreds to thousands on average and can be quite difficult to conceal. They can also produce symptoms of pain and intense itching. For many patients living with NF1, removing tumors can have a positive impact that can change a person's quality of life for the better. Dr. Panossian describes the process known widely as "electrodesiccation". The actual process of tumor removal employs the technique of electrodesiccation as just one of method for actual removal of tumors. It is most useful for the smallest tumors. However, Dr. Panossian is able to remove hundreds of tumors during surgery by also excising tumors and using other techniques he has developed over two decades of performing this procedure.
#nf1 #plasticsurgery #neurofibromatosis
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Skin Tumors & Symptoms
1:52 Natural History of NF Tumors
2:38 Electrodesiccation
3:37 Traditional Excision
4:20 How Long Does ED Take?
5:41 Priority Areas
6:07 What is Recovery Like?
7:42 How Frequent for Surgery?
8:57 MEK Inhibitors
9:52 Conclusion
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[@Vickie1300]

I agree a lot of doctors want to wait until the tumor is large. I prefer to try to be proactive and have them removed before they become a big problem. I've already dealt with doing that when I was younger.

[@MunnaKumar-co2mb]

Munna Bhai

[@syedazadandrabi3573]

Please help have the problem 😢😢😢😢

[@DrPanossian]

Thank you for your comment. We would be happy to help you here in the United States. If traveling for your treatment is an option, please contact us at [e-mail] and send us your request.

[@syedazadandrabi3573]

​@@DrPanossianwhere do I have to come 😢😢
Sir ,I am from Indian srinagar kashmir I can't afford coz I am jobless nd no one sport me,there is no one else in family except my father 😢😢😢please help me

[@syedazadandrabi3573]

​@@DrPanossiansir,I am in depression because of this disease 😢😢😢