Intralesional vinblastine in the treatment of oral Kaposi's sarcoma
Moyle, G.; Youle, M.; Barton, S.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 47(2): 79-80
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 8334068 Document Number: 406467
Kaposi's sarcoma is a common tumour in HIV-infected patients, frequently involving the oropharynx. Conventional treatment with radiotherapy is efficacious, but causes considerable discomfort. This paper illustrates a new technique of local injection of vinblastine into oral lesions, which combines satisfactory palliation with high patient acceptability.
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