Chemoprevention of head and neck cancer. Potential use of retinoids.
Research on retinoid treatment of neoplastic lesions will ultimately determine the long-term effect of these substances on cancer development. However, until specific indications are firmly established through clinical trials, retinoid compounds cannot be routinely recommended.
D004919:Erythroplasia / Q000188:drug therapy; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007972:Leukoplakia, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D012176:Retinoids