Korean Journal of Radiology

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Current Status of Optical Imaging for Evaluating Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic System

  • Lee, Eun Seong (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kim, Tae Sung (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kim, Seok-Ki (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2014.06.06
  • Accepted : 2014.07.30
  • Published : 2015.02.01
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Abstract

Optical imaging techniques use visual and near infrared rays. Despite their considerably poor penetration depth, they are widely used due to their safe and intuitive properties and potential for intraoperative usage. Optical imaging techniques have been actively investigated for clinical imaging of lymph nodes and lymphatic system. This article summarizes a variety of optical tracers and techniques used for lymph node and lymphatic imaging, and reviews their clinical applications. Emerging new optical imaging techniques and their potential are also described.

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Acknowledgement

Grant : 유방암 유방보존치료술용 근적외선형광기반 미세유방병변 국소화 및 감시림프절 표지 임상기술 개발.

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