Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Palliative management of malodorous squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity with Manuka honey.
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BACKGROUND
The management of malignant malodorous wounds within the oral cavity can be challenging due to limited availability of dressings that are safe, efficacious, and ingestible.
METHODS
An 80-year-old woman with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity was admitted to home care with complaints and distress related to extreme malodor.
CONCLUSIONS
Manuka honey proved a safe, effective, palliative treatment to reduce odor and inflammation in wounds secondary to squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity in this patient.