Clinical Effects of Photodynamic Therapy on Carcinoma In Situ of the Skin.
- Author:
Hye Nam LEE
;
Jeong Deuk LEE
;
Seung Chul BAEK
;
Dae Gyoo BYUN
;
Dong HOUH
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Deltoid;
Sensory falp
- MeSH:
Carcinoma in Situ*;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Humans;
Keratosis, Actinic;
Photochemotherapy*;
Skin*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1998;36(3):407-414
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Photodynamic therapy(PDT) is a type of photochemotherapy that is designed to kill targeted tumor cells. OBJECTIVE: The Clinical effects of PDT were analysed for response rates, post-treatment healing and adverse effects on several cutaneous carcinoma in situ. METHOD: PDT with topical 5-aminolevulinic acid-based irradiation of corresponding 630+5nm light was performed in 6 carcinoma in situ patients who had actinic keratosis, Bowen' disease or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. RESULT: In all patients the clinical results were exellent with respect to initial complete responses and cosmetic outcome. CONCLUSION: PDT might be chosen as a first line treament for cutaneous carcimoma in situ.
