Advanced Imaging Techniques for Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Reduction Of Unnecessary Biopsies-Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT)

Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT)

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Dr. Mariano Suppa presented Line Field Confocal Optical Credence Tomography (LCOCT) in a Skin Cancer Imaging course for the American Academy of Dermatology. LCOCT combines OCT and confocal microscopy, offering high resolution and penetration. It has evolved with features like integrated dermoscopy and artificial intelligence for diagnosing skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis. The technology aids in identifying specific criteria such as lobule presence, clefting, and pagetoid cells to distinguish between nevi and melanoma. LCOCT is instrumental in guiding non-invasive treatments, determining surgical margins, and providing a deeper understanding of skin lesions. Dr. Suppa highlighted the machine's potential in enhancing diagnostic accuracy, especially for novice users. Overall, LCOCT proves to be a promising tool for precise and comprehensive skin cancer assessment.

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Mariano Suppa, MD, PhD

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LCOCT

skin cancer

confocal microscopy

artificial intelligence

diagnostic accuracy

non-invasive treatments