title: Photodynamic therapy for cutaneous malignancies of the head and neck.
abstract: Photodynamic therapy is a modality that potentially could be most helpful in treating multicentric skin cancers. Although a number of reports are present in the literature relating to this treatment, the results are conflicting and confusing. This article summarizes the current literature and suggests future directions.
authors.affiliation: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, OH 45267-0528.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Gluckman
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Portugal
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents