Topical imiquimod 5% as an alternative therapy in periocular basal cell carcinoma in two patients with surgical contraindication

Abstract

Clinical cases: The cases are presented of two patients with periocular basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid who received topical imiquimod 5%, with a good response. Both had a functional state that contraindicated surgical treatment.

Conclusion: Imiquimod cream 5% was shown to be an effective alternative to surgical treatment of periocular basal cell carcinoma, especially in those cases where surgery is not possible.

Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; Carcinoma basocelular; Casos desfavorables; Imiquimod; Periocular tumors; Topical treatment; Tratamiento tópico; Tumores perioculares; Unfavourable cases.