Epidermoid carcinoma of the hand: report of a case

Morales, P; Toro, L

Morales, P; Toro, L.

Morales, P; San Juan Veterans Administration Hospital. Radiotherapy Section. PR
Toro, L; San Juan Veterans Administration Hospital. Radiotherapy Section. PR

Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R ; 88(1/3): 16-19, Jan.-Mar. 1996.

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-411536

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The case of a 71 year old man who presented with an advanced epidermoid carcinoma of the dorsum of the hand, is reported. The patient was treated with radiotherapy as an alternative to amputation. Irradiation consisted of a combination of Co-60 photons and 6 Mev electrons. The cosmetic and functional results were excellent and the patient has been free of hand tumor for two and one-half years

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Humans; Male; Aged; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Hand; Biopsy; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/radiotherapy; Follow-Up Studies; Radiotherapy, High-Energy; Cobalt Radioisotopes/therapeutic use; Time Factors

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Hand Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1996 Type: Article Affiliation country: Puerto Rico Institution/Affiliation country: San Juan Veterans Administration Hospital/PR

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