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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for bronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma: A case study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Significance The purpose of this case report was to evaluate the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for a patient with bronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC). Approach A 59-year-old female patient was diagnosed with bronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma in our hospital and she had an irritating cough. After a series of clinical data analyses, laboratory examination, and general anesthesia evaluation, the lesions were treated with PDT and the necrotic matter was removed by biopsy forceps and frozen repetitively to relieve bronchial lumen stenosis under general anesthesia electronic bronchoscopy. Results After the treatment of PDT and mechanical debridement, the patient's symptoms of cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath were relieved and the stenosis of the lumen was improved under bronchoscopy. Conclusions PDT is a safe and effective therapy for bronchial stenosis in patients with bronchial adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy

DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2025.104861

Authors: Di Wang, Haitao Zhang, Wangping Li

Institution: Tang Du Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,610