Synchronous Quadruple Lung Cancer Treated with Photodynamic Therapy
Author Information
Author(s): MAKOTO SAITO, HARUBUMI KATO, CHIMORI KONAKA, TETSUYA OKUNAKA, KINNYA FURUKAWA, HARUMASA SAKAI, HARUHIKO NAKAMURA, YOSHIHIRO EBIHARA
Primary Institution: Tokyo Medical College
Hypothesis
Can photodynamic therapy effectively treat synchronous quadruple lung cancer?
Conclusion
The patient successfully underwent photodynamic therapy for synchronous quadruple lung cancer and remains healthy 51 months later.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had four tumors diagnosed as synchronous quadruple squamous cell carcinomas.
- Photodynamic therapy was successfully performed due to the patient's poor pulmonary function.
- The patient showed complete remission of all lesions after treatment.
Takeaway
A man with four separate lung tumors was treated with a special light therapy, and now he is doing well after many months.
Methodology
Photodynamic therapy was performed through fiberoptic bronchoscopy after intravenous administration of a photosensitizer.
Limitations
The patient's poor pulmonary function limited treatment options.
Participant Demographics
54-year-old male, smoker for over 30 years, exposed to dust.
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