Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma in situ
Record ID 32011000902
English
Authors' objectives:
The objective of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for precancerous skin lesions, including actinic keratosis (solar keratosis) and Bowen's disease/squamous cell carcinoma in situ, is to destroy lesions selectively without harming the surrounding tissue. The destruction of cells within the precancerous lesion is achieved by treating each lesion with a photosensitizing compound and subsequently exposing the lesion to an appropriate light source. PDT is intended as an alternative to conventional surgical excision, cryotherapy, or other therapies for precancerous skin lesions.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2010
URL for published report:
http://www.hayesinc.com/hayes/crd/?crd=11743
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Keratosis, Actinic
- Photochemotherapy
- Photosensitizing Agents
- Precancerous Conditions
- Skin Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
2010 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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