title: [Florid oral papillomatosis. A contribution to cytostatic therapy].
abstract: Based on the recent clinical experience in treating florid oral papillomatosis (FOP), the only successful therapy appears to be the use of cytostatic agents. The case report of a patient with clinically and histologically confirmed FOP is described to emphasize the advantages of administering Bleomycin intra-arterially (external carotid artery) by means of a Holter catheter. This catheter is used to release pressure in the treatment of internal hydrocephalus and is designed to remain in place for a number of years. The successful treatment of FOP points out the possibility of employing a Holter catheter for administering cytostatic agents in the treatment of malignant neoplasms in the facial area. Cytophotometric examinations of the prickle cells within the FOP mass showed a diploid pattern of DNA distribution similar to that of benigh tumors. However, it is not possible to definitely establish the malignant or benign nature of FOP in this manner.
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced; D001761:Bleomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D010212:Papilloma / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D001761:Bleomycin
vernacular_title: Floride orale papillomatose. Ein Beitrag zur zytostatischen Therapie.