Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin medical therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
Squamous cell carcinoma is a locally invasive tumor that can be treated successfully in up to 95% - 98% cases with a timely management. The available options for treatment are as follows
- Electrosurgery (curettage and electrodessication)
- Topical therapy (5-Flourouracil, photodynamic therapy, and Imiquimod for cutaneous lesions.
While systemic treatment includes
- Radiation therapy
- Surgical excision
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Medical treatment in Squamous cell carcinoma
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