Complications of cutaneous cryosurgery

Subcutaneous emphysema resulting from liquid nitrogen spray

“…The author makes no reference to the time course to resolution or if other complications were noted. 6 The same principle has been described with other types of compressed air injuries. The literature states a benign course is expected, but there is the potential for infection if microbes are carried along with the forced injection of compressed air into the subcutaneous tissue.…”

“…Another option would be to utilize pressure rings or cones when spraying open lesions. 6 Overall this complication is benign and self-resolving, but it can be startling to the physician and patient.…”

“…1,2 Only 4 cases of TEN in the newborn have been reported in the literature. [3][4][5][6] We report a case of TEN simultaneously developing in a mother and her fetus. 7,8 A 17-year-old, 22-week primigravida female with a history of seizure disorder presented to the emergency department with generalized rash, fever, conjunctivitis, and sore throat or 4 days' duration.…”

Pyogenic Granuloma of the Lip – Treatment with Carbon Dioxide Slush Cryosurgery as an Approach in a Resource-Poor Country

“…PG is linked in some patients with localized trauma, which may play a major role in its pathogenesis [8][9][10]. Amazingly, PG has been described as a complication of cryosurgery on the vermillion border for a venous lake, and in other sites [11,12]. A hormonal role has also been postulated when PG occurs on the gingival surface during pregnancy or with the use of oral contraceptives [13].…”

Gouty Tophi: A Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mimicker?

“…3,8 It is unusual for the hand to be the initial site for tophi formation. 12 Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia can also be seen in foreign body reactions, 10,12 hypertrophic discoid lupus erythematosis, 13 after cryotherapy, 14 and after MMS. 3,4 Gout can appear as fingerpad tophi without any previous history of gouty attacks.…”