title: Photodynamic therapy for basal cell carcinoma.
abstract: Topical photodynamic therapy is an effective and safe noninvasive treatment for low-risk basal cell carcinoma, with the advantage of an excellent cosmetic outcome. Efficacy of photodynamic therapy in basal cell carcinoma is supported by substantial research and clinical trials. In this article, we review the procedure, indications and clinical evidences for the use of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.
authors.forename: Maria Concetta
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Fargnoli
authors.affiliation: Institute of Dermatology, Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Ketty
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peris
mesh_terms: D001478:Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016377:Organ Transplantation; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D066027:Transplant Recipients; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents
keywords: ALA; Gorlin syndrome; MAL; ambulatory PDT; aminolevulinic acid; basal cell carcinoma; cosmetic outcome; cryotherapy; dermoscopy; fluorouracil; fractionated PDT; imiquimod; methyl aminolevulinate; noninvasive; nonmelanoma skin cancer; organ transplant recipients; photodynamic therapy; photosensitizer; reflectance confocal microscopy; surgery