title: [Hematoporphyrin derivative (HPD) plus laser photodynamic therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma--analysis of 57 cases].
abstract: Fifty-seven cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated by photodynamic therapy in our hospital from 1984 to 1986 are reported. Forty-eight to 72 hours after 5 mg/kg HPD injection, 630 nm laser with over 300 mW output transmitted through quartz fiber was given. Of 57 cases, 25 (43.9%) achieved complete response, 25 (43.9%) marked response and 7 (12.2%) mild response. The indications of photodynamic therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma are discussed.
authors: Cancer Hospital, Zhongshan Medical College, Guangzhou.
authors: Z Q
authors: ZQ
authors: Sun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D017324:Hematoporphyrin Derivative; D006414:Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation; D006415:Hematoporphyrins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009303:Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010778:Photochemotherapy
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D006415:Hematoporphyrins; D017324:Hematoporphyrin Derivative