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Topical imiquimod 5% as an alternative therapy in periocular basal cell carcinoma in two patients with surgical
C Costales-Álvarez1, M Álvarez-Coronado1, P Rozas-Reyes1
1Servicio de Oftalmología, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España.
Clinical Cases:
The cases are presented of two patients with periocular basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid who received topical imiquimod 5%, with a good response. Both had a functional state that contraindicated surgical treatment.
Conclusion:
Imiquimod cream 5% was shown to be an effective alternative to surgical treatment of periocular basal cell carcinoma, especially in those cases where surgery is not possible.
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