Topical imiquimod 5% as an alternative therapy in periocular basal cell carcinoma in two patients with surgical contraindication.
METHODS
The cases are presented of two patients with periocular basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid who received topical imiquimod 5%, with a good response. Both had a functional state that contraindicated surgical treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Imiquimod cream 5% was shown to be an effective alternative to surgical treatment of periocular basal cell carcinoma, especially in those cases where surgery is not possible.
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España. Electronic address: m.c.c.a.carmen@gmail.com.
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Costales-Álvarez
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España.
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Álvarez-Coronado
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España.
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Rozas-Reyes
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España.
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González-Rodríguez
Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España.
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Fernández-Vega
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000075204:Contraindications, Procedure; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D039682:HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012074:Remission Induction; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000077271:Imiquimod
Basal cell carcinoma; Carcinoma basocelular; Casos desfavorables; Imiquimod; Periocular tumors; Topical treatment; Tratamiento tópico; Tumores perioculares; Unfavourable cases