Treatment of Bowen's disease of the penis with imiquimod 5% cream

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2003 Nov:28 Suppl 1:7-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.28.s1.3.x.

Abstract

We present a case of persistent and progressive Bowen's disease (squamous cell carcinoma in situ) of the penis, in an otherwise healthy 56-year-old man. Treatment with imiquimod 5% cream was effective when applied once a day for 3 consecutive days followed by 4 days without treatment, over a period of 5 weeks.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aminoquinolines / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Bowen's Disease / diagnosis
  • Bowen's Disease / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma in Situ
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy*
  • Emollients
  • Humans
  • Imiquimod
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointments
  • Penile Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Aminoquinolines
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Emollients
  • Ointments
  • Imiquimod