Abstract
Purpose::
To identify the effects of phosphatidylcholine on xanthlasma occurring on the eyelid.
Methods::
From February 2004 to September 2005, we had injected phosphatidylcholine in xanthelasma on the both upper eyelids of eight patients ( 3 males, aged 51-67 and 5 females, aged 45-63) who had asymmetrical and large xanthelasma, which is usually found hard to be removed by surgery or other treatments. It was injected weekly at the lesion using 1cc syringe with 30 gauge needle for 8 to 10 times.
Results::
None of the eight patients had side-effects from injection and also, there was no complication, such as asymmetry or scar on the eyelids, that the surgery might cause. Also, xanthelasma has not reoccurred for more than one year as observed.
Conclusions::
Phosphatidylcholine removed xanthelasma without side-effects and it is recommended that it can be used as an effective alternative to surgery or the other specific treatment.
Keywords: eyelid • tumors • clinical (human) or epidemiologic studies: treatment/prevention assessment/controlled clinical trials