Brooke-Spiegler syndrome - report of four families: treatment with CO2 laser.

BACKGROUND: Brooke-Spiegler syndrome is a well known but rare cutaneous disorder characterized by the presence of multiple trichoepitheliomas and cylindromas.

METHODS: Four families with Brooke-Spiegler syndrome are described.

RESULTS: Spiradenomas developed on the back in two patients. A CO(2) laser was used to treat facial trichoepitheliomas in two patients with good results.

CONCLUSIONS: The large number of facial lesions in this syndrome often produce a significant emotional impact. We believe that it is important to provide patients with a good therapeutic option. CO(2) laser therapy may fill this role.