Critical review of OCT in clinical practice for the assessment of oral lesions.

Journal: Frontiers in oncology
Published Date: Jan 1, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an advanced imaging technique that is widely used in ophthalmology and is increasingly being applied in other fields of medicine. In oral oncology, OCT offers high-resolution, non-invasive (uses non-ionizing light), label-free, real-time imaging, providing detailed insights into tissue microanatomy and cellular structures, thus having the potential to improve early detection, monitoring and cost-effective screening of high-risk populations. However, significant challenges remain in applying OCT to OSCC and OPMDs, particularly in clinical practice.

Authors

  • Fariba Esperouz
    Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
  • Domenico Ciavarella
    University of Foggia, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; Foggia,Italy.
  • Mauro Lorusso
    Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
  • Andrea Santarelli
    Department of Clinic Specialistic and Stomatological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.
  • Lorenzo Lo Muzio
    University of Foggia, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; Foggia,Italy.
  • Giuseppina Campisi
    Department Di.Chir.On.S, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
  • Lucio Lo Russo
    Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.

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