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Medicinal arsenic and internal malignancies.

J Cuzick, S Evans, M Gillman

    British Journal of Cancer
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    This study on Fowler's solution (potassium arsenite) patients found excess skin cancer but no overall cancer mortality increase. Arsenicism signs identified a subgroup susceptible to potential cancer risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Oncology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Fowler's solution, containing potassium arsenite, was historically used for medical treatments.
    • Arsenic exposure is a known risk factor for various cancers.
    • Long-term effects of Fowler's solution on patient mortality require detailed analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To conduct a mortality analysis of patients treated with Fowler's solution.
    • To investigate the association between Fowler's solution use and cancer incidence and mortality.
    • To identify potential risk factors and susceptible subgroups within the patient cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • Mortality analysis of a patient cohort treated between 1945 and 1969.
    • Cancer site, dose-response, and time-response analyses were performed.
    • Clinical examination of a patient subset for dermatological signs of arsenicism (keratoses, hyperpigmentation, skin cancer).

    Main Results:

    • An excess of fatal and non-fatal skin cancers was observed.
    • No overall excess mortality from cancer was found in the cohort.
    • Half of the examined subgroup showed signs of arsenicism; all cancer deaths occurred in this subgroup.

    Conclusions:

    • Fowler's solution use is linked to increased skin cancer risk.
    • No significant excess of internal malignancy was detected.
    • Dermatological signs of arsenicism may indicate a subgroup susceptible to arsenic-related health effects.

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