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C S Betz^1,2, A Leunig³

¹Klinik für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Klinikum Großhadern, München. cbetz@life.med.uni-muenchen.de.

|March 9, 2017

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Fluorescence diagnostics improve tumor visualization in ENT oncology by exciting fluorescent markers. This review covers methods, biophysical basics, and current systems for upper aerodigestive tract cancer diagnosis.

Keywords:

Autofluorescence Fluorescence diagnosis Head and neck cancer Review

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Medical Imaging
Biophysics

Context:

Malignant tumors in the upper aerodigestive tract present diagnostic challenges.
Optical measurement of fluorescence signals aids in tumor visualization.

Purpose:

To provide ENT specialists with a comprehensive understanding of fluorescence diagnostic methods.
To review the current research status and commercially available systems for fluorescence diagnosis in ENT oncology.

Summary:

Fluorescence diagnostics utilize specific excitation of endogenous or exogenous tumor-selective fluorescent markers for enhanced tumor visualization.
The review details the historical synopsis, biophysical principles, and clinical difficulties associated with fluorescence diagnosis.
A critical evaluation of current research and commercial systems in ENT oncology is presented.

Impact:

Enhances diagnostic accuracy for upper aerodigestive tract cancers.
Informs ENT specialists about the latest advancements and applications of fluorescence diagnostics.
Provides insights into future directions for fluorescence-guided tumor detection.