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A case-report of successful photodynamic therapy of the patient with severe vulvar dysplasia

Abstract

A case of successful photodynamic therapy (PDT) of the patient with grade 3 vulvar dysplasia. One course of treatment with photolon was performed. The photosensitizer was administered intravenously as 30 min infusion in dose of 1.0 mg/kg body weight. The PDT session was performed 3h after infusion of photolon, the light dose was 350 J/cm2. The treatment was well tolerated. Due to PDT a complete tumor regression was achieved. The patient received a strict follow-up schedule, for 8 months after PDT no recurrence was observed.

 

About the Authors

E. V. Filonenko
P.A. Herzen Moscow Cancer Research Institute, Moscow
Russian Federation


L. G. Serova
P.A. Herzen Moscow Cancer Research Institute, Moscow
Russian Federation


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Filonenko E.V., Serova L.G. A case-report of successful photodynamic therapy of the patient with severe vulvar dysplasia. Photodynamic therapy and photodyagnosis. 2014;3(4):31-33. (In Russ.)

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