Local recurrence of differentiated thyroid carcinoma effectively treated by local injection of OK-432

  • R. Kato
  • , T. Kobayashi
  • , M. Watanabe
  • , M. Kawamura
  • , K. Kikuchi
  • , K. Kobayashi
  • , T. Ishihara

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Abstract

Local recurrence of differentiated thyroid carcinoma in a 67-year-old woman was treated by topical injection of OK-432 every 2-4 weeks. Recurrent tumors turned into small scar-like tissues after 9 months of OK-432 administration. The bleeding from the tumor was well controlled. Secondary recurrent tumors were also effectively treated in the same manner. About 2 years have passed since the start of the treatment and the local recurrence is well controlled. We conclude that topical injection of OK-432 might be a good modality of treatment for the local recurrence of thyroid carcinoma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)553-555
Number of pages3
JournalNihon Geka Gakkai zasshi
Volume93
Issue number5
StatePublished - May 1992
Externally publishedYes

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