A Novel Imaging System Distinguishes Neoplastic from Normal Tissue During Resection of Soft Tissue Sarcomas and Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
Objective To assess the ability of a novel imaging system designed for intraoperative detection of residual cancer in tumor beds to distinguish neoplastic from normal tissue in dogs undergoing resection of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) and mast cell tumor (MCT). Study Design Non‐randomized prospective c...
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Published in | Veterinary surgery Vol. 45; no. 6; pp. 715 - 722 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
01.08.2016
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Summary: | Objective
To assess the ability of a novel imaging system designed for intraoperative detection of residual cancer in tumor beds to distinguish neoplastic from normal tissue in dogs undergoing resection of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) and mast cell tumor (MCT).
Study Design
Non‐randomized prospective clinical trial.
Animals
12 dogs with STS and 7 dogs with MCT.
Methods
A fluorescent imaging agent that is activated by proteases in vivo was administered to the dogs 4–6 or 24–26 hours before tumor resection. During surgery, a handheld imaging device was used to measure fluorescence intensity within the cancerous portion of the resected specimen and determine an intensity threshold for subsequent identification of cancer. Selected areas within the resected specimen and tumor bed were then imaged, and biopsies (n=101) were obtained from areas that did or did not have a fluorescence intensity exceeding the threshold. Results of intraoperative fluorescence and histology were compared.
Results
The imaging system correctly distinguished cancer from normal tissue in 93/101 biopsies (92%). Using histology as the reference, the sensitivity and specificity of the imaging system for identification of cancer in biopsies were 92% and 92%, respectively. There were 10/19 (53%) dogs which exhibited transient facial erythema soon after injection of the imaging agent which responded to but was not consistently prevented by intravenous diphenhydramine.
Conclusion
A fluorescence‐based imaging system designed for intraoperative use can distinguish canine soft tissue sarcoma (STS) and mast cell tumor (MCT) tissue from normal tissue with a high degree of accuracy. The system has potential to assist surgeons in assessing the adequacy of tumor resections during surgery, potentially reducing the risk of local tumor recurrence. Although responsive to antihistamines, the risk of hypersensitivity needs to be considered in light of the potential benefits of this imaging system in dogs. |
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Bibliography: | ark:/67375/WNG-9R60KGPZ-Z ArticleID:VSU12487 National Cancer Institute - No. U43CA165024 istex:A18B5D440F9287DEDD8F529124EE3C55D3EECAFE Presented, in part, at the ACVS Surgery Summit, San Diego, CA, October 2014. ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 0161-3499 1532-950X |
DOI: | 10.1111/vsu.12487 |