Photodynamic therapy of superficial basal cell carcinomas using exogenous 5-aminolevulinic acid and 514-nm light

被引:3
作者
Alvanopoulos, K [1 ]
Antoniou, C [1 ]
Melpo, P [1 ]
Vareltzidis, A [1 ]
Katsambas, A [1 ]
机构
[1] A SYGROS HOSP, DEPT PHOTOBIOL, ATHENS, GREECE
关键词
photodynamic therapy; 5-ALA; 514; nm; laser;
D O I
10.1016/S0926-9959(97)00093-7
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
摘要
Objective The evaluation of the effectiveness of topical photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and green laser light on superficial basal cell carcinomas. Background Topical photodynamic therapy with exogenous 5-ALA and visible or red laser light has been used up to now for the treatment of superficial non-melanoma skin tumors. Patients and methods Four patients with nine superficial carcinomas participated in this study. The tumors were irradiated with green laser light 5 h after the application of cold cream with 20% aminolevulinic acid under occlusive dressing. Results All nine lesions were resolved with a single treatment and clinical evidence of recurrence was observed in one tumor 1 year after the therapy. Conclusion Topical photodynamic therapy with exogenous 5-ALA and preen laser light is very effective for superficial basal cell carcinomas. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
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