| Literature DB >> 26577512 |
Lauren Metterle1, Christopher Nelson1, Nishit Patel2.
Abstract
The treatment paradigm for nonmelanoma skin cancer remains surgical. This fact combined with its remarkably high incidence positions it as the fifth most costly cancer to treat in the Medicare population. To address this, consideration of alternative medical therapeutics is warranted. Intralesional 5-fluorouracil is a potentially affordable option that may demand further investigation. This literature review examines current data on its efficacy and adverse effects.Entities:
Keywords: 5-fluorouracil; basal cell carcinoma; intralesional; management; medical therapy; nonmelanoma skin cancer; squamous cell carcinoma
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26577512 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.09.040
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol ISSN: 0190-9622 Impact factor: 11.527