Detection of near‐infrared autofluorescence from adrenal neoplasms: An initial experience

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Authors

Salem I. Noureldine · Cleveland Clinic

Seyma Nazli Avci · Cleveland Clinic

Gizem Isiktas · Cleveland Clinic

Onuralp Ergun · Cleveland Clinic

Mohammed Elshamy · Cleveland Clinic

Eren Berber · Cleveland Clinic

Abstract

This is the first study to show that adrenocortical tissue can demonstrate NIRAF. The pattern of fluorescence was similar to that observed after indocyanine green injection in our historical experience. NIRAF has a potential to be used as an intraoperative optical adjunct during adrenalectomy.

Topics & Keywords

Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Surgical Oncology

Volume 126, Issue 2, pp. 257-262

DOI: 10.1002/jso.26863

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