Title Treatment of pediatric pyogenic granuloma in a functionally and cosmetically sensitive area
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چکیده
There has been increasing interest in minimally invasive approaches to treat pyogenic granulomas. We report successful treatment of a pyogenic granuloma in a pediatric patient on a functionally and cosmetically sensitive area using the 1064nm Nd:YAG laser.
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