[Intralesional vinblastine in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma. Presentation of a case].

Abstract

A patient with Kaposi's sarcoma of the oral cavity is reported. The intralesional use of vinblastine may be an effective treatment for small Kaposi's sarcoma lesions of the mouth or the skin that are painful or create cosmetic problems.

• Authors: D Gaglioti, G Ficarra, P Nardi
• Journal: Minerva stomatologica (Minerva Stomatol) Vol. 38 Issue 9 Pg. 955-7 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0026-4970 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Vinblastina intralesionale nel trattamento del sarcoma di Kaposi orale. Presentazione di un caso.
• PMID: 2811811 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Vinblastine

Topics

• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (complications)
• Administration, Topical
• Adult
• Bisexuality
• Humans
• Male
• Opportunistic Infections
• Sarcoma, Kaposi (drug therapy, etiology)
• Vinblastine (administration & dosage)