Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.

摘要: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a medical procedure based on the activation of molecules various exogenous or endogenous chemical substances called photosensitizers by light source emitting radiation an adequate wavelength, usually situated in visible spectrum; are compounds bearing capacity to selectively concentrate neoplastic cells. The energy captured these pervaded tumor cells subsequently discharged surrounding tissue, triggering certain photodynamic reactions that result destruction tumor. applicable numerous fields. Skin basal cell carcinoma (BCC), most frequent type cancer human species, cutaneous responds very well this innovative treatment method. By reviewing recent studies field, article aims present role and indications management carcinoma, as important results achieved so far field dermato-oncology.