Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for treatment of lip cancer.
J Cancer Res Ther
; 19(6): 1685-1688, 2023 Dec 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38156939
ABSTRACT
Lip and oral cavity cancer is a severe and growing problem, ranked 16th for both incidence and mortality worldwide. These malignancies are mainly treated with surgery, which can cause a wide range of sequelae. Despite ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) being widely used, there is no report concerning its application in lip cancer. This study presents a case of ultrasound-guided MWA in a 97-year-old man with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and lymph node metastases under the lower lip. The patient was unsuitable for surgery due to his older age. At the most recent 1-year follow-up after treatment, the patient remained in good condition with no symptoms of dysphagia or slurred speech, and the cosmetic results were excellent. Based on clinical evaluation and radiographic imaging, there was no evidence of metastasis or recurrence. Ultrasound-guided MWA could be a promising option for the management of lip cancer.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lip Neoplasms
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Catheter Ablation
Limits:
Aged80
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cancer Res Ther
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J. cancer res. ther
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Journal of cancer research and therapeutics
Journal subject:
NEOPLASIAS
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TERAPEUTICA
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China