Nodular superficial pigmented basal cell epitheliomas.
Eradication of multiple nodules, papules, and plaques of pigmented basal cell epitheliomas of the back of one patient was achieved by nine months of daily treatment with 5% fluorouracil cream. Such topical chemotherapy offers the physician an alternative to surgery and radiation in treating patients who have widespread nodular superficial epitheliomas. The need for a prolonged period of treatment and follow-up is emphasized.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors
D005472:Fluorouracil