Reflectance confocal microscopy for the characterization of primary cutaneous amyloidosis: a pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 441-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Lei ◽  
X. Ai-E
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy

In vivo characterization of recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans by dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. e185-e187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Venturini ◽  
Arianna Zanca ◽  
Ausilia Maria Manganoni ◽  
Laura Pavoni ◽  
Giulio Gualdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans ◽  
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy ◽  
In Vivo Characterization

Novel Virtual Biopsy of the Kidney With Near Infrared, Reflectance Confocal Microscopy: A Pilot Study In Vivo and Ex Vivo

2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (1) ◽  
pp. 327-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Campo-Ruiz ◽  
Gregory Y. Lauwers ◽  
R. Rox Anderson ◽  
Emilio Delgado-Baeza ◽  
Salvador González
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Infrared Reflectance ◽  
Near Infrared Reflectance

Histological classification of melasma with reflectance confocal microscopy: a pilot study in Chinese patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 398-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huaxu Liu ◽  
Yan Lin ◽  
Xiaojuan Nie ◽  
Shengli Chen ◽  
Xuechao Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Histological Classification

Virtual biopsy of the joint tissues using near-infrared, reflectance confocal microscopy. A pilot study

2006 ◽  
Vol 69 (10) ◽  
pp. 794-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Campo-Ruiz ◽  
Dinesh Patel ◽  
R. Rox Anderson ◽  
Emilio Delgado-Baeza ◽  
Salvador González
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Infrared Reflectance ◽  
Near Infrared Reflectance

scholarly journals Comparing preoperative mapping with reflectance confocal microscopy to surgical markings in lentigo maligna excision of the face: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lipi Shukla ◽  
Louise Photiou ◽  
Alan Pham ◽  
Catriona McLean ◽  
Raquel Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Surgical Margin ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Lentigo Maligna ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Preoperative Mapping

Background: Lentigo maligna (LM) characteristically has an ill-defined margin and may require multiple excisions to achieve complete excision with 5mm margins. In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a non-invasive tool recognised as useful in the management of LM. The authors aimed to determine whether the use of RCM prior to surgical excision reliably increased the rate of complete excision when compared with standard surgical excision. Methods: This prospective pilot study included patients with biopsy-proven LM of head and neck region who sought consultation for surgical management from May 2017 to May 2019 at the Victorian Melanoma Service, Melbourne. Patients were randomised to two groups based on the availability of RCM — Group 1, RCM-guided surgical excision, and Group 2, standard surgical excision. Outcomes were measured based on clinical markings and histopathological margins achieved and reported as RCM or surgical margin excess or deficit. Ethics approval for the study was obtained from the Research Governance Unit of The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Results: Results demonstrated that RCM marking of lesion margins was in excess in 69 percent of cases, in deficit in 22 per cent and accurate in nine per cent after histopathological analysis of the specimens. In comparison, lesions that were surgically marked were removed with margins in excess in 43 per cent of cases, in deficit in 11 per cent and accurate in 46 per cent. Conclusion: This pilot study demonstrates that RCM did not increase the accuracy of LM surgical excision in comparison with standard surgically marked excisions.

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