Two cases of squamous cell carcinoma treated with topical imiquimod 5%

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004 Jan;18(1):93-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2004.00852.x.

Abstract

We report the first two cases of squamous cell carcinoma successfully treated with imiquimod 5% cream as a monotherapy. Imiquimod is a new immunomodulating drug that is registered for genital HPV infection but has also shown good efficacy in several cutaneous malignancies.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aminoquinolines / administration & dosage
  • Aminoquinolines / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imiquimod
  • Skin Neoplasms / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Aminoquinolines
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Imiquimod