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Biopsy
Studies in the area of biopsy reported from Aarhus University
January 15th, 2008
In this recent article published in the journal Gynecologic Oncology, scientists in Aarhus, Denmark conducted a study "To investigate the effect of topical imiquimod in patients with vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, (VIN). We used a prospective, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study." "Women with biopsy verified, visible VIN2 or VIN3, in a biopsy not older than 2 months were considered. Thirty-two patients were included, one was excluded before treatment. Twenty-one received active treatment, 10 received placebo. Seventeen (81%) in the treatment group showed complete response, two (10%) partial response and none responded in the placebo-group...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-01-15)
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