Picibanil Explained
Picibanil also called OK - 432, is a mixture of group A streptococcus with anti-neoplastic properties used in treatment of cystic hygroma (lymphangiomas).[1]
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Notes and References
- Dental Research Journal. 2012 . 9. Suppl 2 . S192–S196 . 10.4103/1735-3327.109752 . 3692172 . Picibanil (OK-432) in the treatment of head and neck lymphangiomas in children . 23814582. 31 January 2024 . free. Rebuffini . E. . Zuccarino . L. . Grecchi . E. . Carinci . F. . Merulla . V. E. .