Optical Diagnosis for Thyroid and Parathyroid Tissues-A Review

Author(s)

Brandao, Mariana Pimenta ^[1] ; Conti de Freitas, Luiz Carlos ^[2] ; Bachmann, Luciano ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Fis, Fac Filosofia Ciencias & Letras Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040901 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Oftalmo Otorrino & Cirurgia Cabeca & Pescoco, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040901 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY REVIEWS; v. 50, n. 8, p. 670-677, 2015.
• Web of Science Citations: 0

Abstract

This article presents an overview of optical methodologies to aid the diagnosis and differentiation of thyroid and parathyroid tissues. In particular, we review the several techniques and associated methodologies that allow in vivo and ex vivo optical characterization of thyroid and parathyroid tissues. Emphasis is placed on the research potential of these techniques and whether intrinsic characteristics can provide useful contrast for the diagnosis of human thyroid and parathyroid malignant lesions. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/07960-4 - Optical radiometry of lasers, LEDs and ultraviolet lamps
• Grantee: Luciano Bachmann
• Support type: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 12/02460-6 - Vibrational spectroscopy applied to biological tissues: cancer diagnosis and chemical characterization of laser irradiated dental tissues
• Grantee: Luciano Bachmann
• Support type: Regular Research Grants