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Optical diagnostic systems for assessing head and neck lesions
B Green1, C Tsiroyannis2, P A Brennan2
1Department of General Medicine, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, UK.
Oral Diseases
|November 20, 2015
Summary
Novel optical diagnostic systems offer rapid, real-time tissue analysis as a complement to traditional pathology. This review explores their use in detecting head and neck lesions for faster patient diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Optics
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Histopathological assessment is the gold standard for diagnosing oral and head and neck lesions.
- Current diagnostic methods can be time-consuming, delaying patient treatment.
- Optical diagnostic systems offer a potential adjunct for faster results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common optical biopsy systems for detecting oral and head and neck lesions.
- To discuss the clinical applications of these novel optical diagnostic technologies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of optical biopsy systems.
- Analysis of systems detecting oral and head and neck lesions.
- Discussion of clinical utility and applications.
Main Results:
- Optical systems utilize varying light wavelengths to detect tissue changes.
- These systems provide immediate results, aiding clinical decision-making.
- Several optical biopsy technologies are suitable for head and neck lesion detection.
Conclusions:
- Optical diagnostic systems are promising adjuncts to histopathology.
- They facilitate rapid diagnosis of oral and head and neck lesions.
- Clinical application of optical biopsy enhances patient care through timely results.
