Carcinoma of the ear: a case report of a possible association with chlorinated disinfectants.
In this report we present a case of squamous cell carcinoma developing in a mastoid cavity after prolonged exposure to the chemical disinfectant, Eusol. The efficacy and safety of Eusol and other chloric acid (hypochlorous acid) derivatives in clinical use is debated.
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Department of Neuro-otology and Skull Base Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
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D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001881:Borates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001881:Borates; C024611:Eusol; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite