Title: Topical Management of Basal Cell Carcinoma- A Case Report
Authors: Dr Padmalakshmi Bharathi Mohan, Dr. Kannan P
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i10.20
Abstract
Basal Cell carcinoma is the most common skin malignancy. It is a radiosensitive tumor. The main treatment modality includes radiotherapy and surgery. But topical antineoplastic agents have also found to be effective. In this article we report a case of basal cell carcinoma left temple, who was treated with topical 5-fluorouracil. Patient responded well to treatment and there was no residual malignant cells following treatment for 12 weeks. The relevant literature has been reviewed and the management has been discussed in brief.
Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma, Topical 5-Fluorouracil.
