Quantitative spectroscopic imaging for non-invasive early cancer detection.

Chung-Chieh Yu, Condon Lau, Geoffrey O'Donoghue, Jelena Mirkovic, Sasha McGee, Luis Galindo, Alphi Elackattu, Elizabeth Stier, Gregory Grillone, Kamran Badizadegan, Ramachandra R Dasari, Michael S Feld

Index: Opt. Express 16(20) , 16227-39, (2008)

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Abstract

We report a fully quantitative spectroscopy imaging instrument for wide area detection of early cancer (dysplasia). This instrument provides quantitative maps of tissue biochemistry and morphology, making it a potentially powerful surveillance tool for objective early cancer detection. We describe the design, construction, calibration, and first clinical application of this new system. We demonstrate its accuracy using physical tissue models. We validate its diagnostic ability on a resected colon adenoma, and demonstrate feasibility of in vivo imaging in the oral cavity.