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Adenocarcinoma
Research conducted at Wexham Park Hospital has provided new information about adenocarcinoma
December 9th, 2008
According to a study from Slough, the United Kingdom, "Woodworkers' adenocarcinoma of the ethmoid sinuses is an extremely rare occupational malignancy with a locally aggressive course. Treatment with surgical exenteration and topical 5 fluorouracil (5FU) packs has become standard treatment over the last 10 years in this ENT unit." "This study presents level 2 evidence that 5FU provides improved survival over previous management with primary radiotherapy and salvage craniofacial resection. Retrospective case series with historical control group. District General Hospital. The records of 31 consecutive patients with the disease were analysed. Five patients died prior to...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-12-09)
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