Confocal Microscopy Provides a Rapid Intraoperative Histological Assessment of Brain Neoplasms: Experience with 106 Cases
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The University of Arizona College of Medicine – PhoenixIssue Date
2019MeSH Subjects
GlioblastomaOncology
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A Thesis submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine.Abstract
Frozen section histological analysis is the mainstay for intra-procedural tissue diagnosis during resection of intracranial neoplasms and for evaluating tumor margins. However, frozen sections are time-consuming and sometimes inaccurate. This study describes potential advantages of CSM imaging of fresh human brain tumor tissues labeled various fluorophores within the neurosurgical operating room facility.Type
textElectronic Thesis