Publication: Bowen's disease: Response to topical 5% imiquimod and cryotherapy
Date
2015
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 2091-0231 eISSN 2091-167X
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 66 - 69
Publisher
Society of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists of Nepal (SODVELON)
Abstract
Abstract:
We present a case of persistent and progressive Bowen's disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ) in right inner thigh, skin type V in 65 years age female from Ramechap in 2014. Treatment with imiquimod 5% cream was effective when applied once a day for three consecutive days for three month followed by maintenance with cryothrerapy for further three month.
Keywords: Benign disease, Liquid nitrogen, Cryotherapy, lmiquimod, Bowen's disease
Description
Eliz Aryal Rajouria
Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital
A Amatya
Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital
D Karn
Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital
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Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/njdvl.v13i1.14309