Multiscale imaging of human thyroid pathologies using integrated Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Optical Coherence Microscopy (OCM)

Chao Zhou, Yihong Wang, Aaron D. Aguirre, Tsung Han Tsai, David W. Cohen, James L. Connolly, James G. Fujimoto

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Abstract

We evaluate the feasibility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence microscopy (OCM) for imaging of benign and malignant thyroid lesions ex vivo using intrinsic optical contrast. Thirty four thyroid gland specimens were imaged from 17 patients, covering a spectrum of pathology, ranging from normal thyroid to neoplasia and benign disease. The integrated OCT and OCM imaging system allows seamlessly switching between low and high magnifications, in a way similar to traditional microscopy. Good correspondence was observed between optical images and histological sections. The results provide a basis for interpretation of future OCT and OCM images of the thyroid tissues and suggest the possibility of future in vivo evaluation of thyroid pathology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XIV
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventOptical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XIV - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 25 2010Jan 27 2010

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume7554
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferenceOptical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XIV
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period01/25/1001/27/10

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Optical Coherence Microscopy (OCM)
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Pathology
  • Thyroid

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