Exploring Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy as a Potential Tool in Mohs Micrography: A Mini Review.
| Autor: | Singh S; Neurology, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, India., Desai R; Research Coordinator, Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center., Modi M; PGY 1 Ap/cp, Department of Pathology, Pennsylvania Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia & Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, India., Hussain S; Department of Molecular Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2017 Nov 13; Vol. 9 (11), pp. e1842. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Nov 13. |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.1842 |
| Abstrakt: | Mohs micrographic surgery is the technique of surgically removing skin tumors by gradually excising thin layers and visualizing under a microscope till a tumor-free zone is obtained. During the surgical procedure, visible tumors are surgically removed. During the second stage, if tumor margins are clear with the positive specimen at depth, only depth cavitations need to be done without altering the tumor diameter. Defining the depth during this procedure is a major challenge due to the nonexistence of proper guidelines. Using the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technique, depth profiling can be performed precisely, preventing excessive tissue removal and reducing time consumption during the microscopic examination. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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