Photodynamic therapy. Its use in the management of bronchogenic carcinoma

Clin Chest Med. 1995 Sep;16(3):455-63.

Abstract

Photodynamic therapy is an investigational treatment of various types of carcinoma. It involves a photosensitizing agent which, when exposed to light of the proper wavelength, forms toxic oxygen radicals that result in cell death. This article describes its current use in the management of bronchogenic carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / drug therapy*
  • Dihematoporphyrin Ether / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Hematoporphyrin Derivative / therapeutic use*
  • Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Male

Substances

  • Hematoporphyrin Derivative
  • Dihematoporphyrin Ether