Review of non-invasive imaging technologies for cutaneous melanoma Review


Authors: Horton, L.; Fakhoury, J. W.; Manwar, R.; Rajabi-Estarabadi, A.; Turk, D.; O'Leary, S.; Fotouhi, A.; Daveluy, S.; Jain, M.; Nouri, K.; Mehregan, D.; Avanaki, K.
Review Title: Review of non-invasive imaging technologies for cutaneous melanoma
Abstract: Imaging technologies are constantly being developed to improve not only melanoma diagnosis, but also staging, treatment planning, and disease progression. We start with a description of how melanoma is characterized using histology, and then continue by discussing nearly two dozen different technologies, including systems currently used in medical practice and those in development. For each technology, we describe its method of operation, how it is or would be projected to be most commonly used in diagnosing and managing melanoma, and for systems in current use, we identify at least one current manufacturer. We also provide a table including the biomarkers identified by and main limitations associated with each technology and conclude by offering suggestions on specific characteristics that might best enhance a technology's potential for widespread clinical adoption.
Keywords: melanoma; reflectance confocal microscopy; skin cancer; skin; optical coherence tomography; basal-cell carcinoma; melanocytic skin-lesions; american joint committee; spectrophotometric intracutaneous analysis; total-body photography; sentinel lymph-nodes; melanoma imaging modalities; electrical-impedance spectroscopy; high-frequency ultrasonography
Journal Title: Biosensors-Basel
Volume: 15
Issue: 5
Publisher: MDPI  
Date Published: 2025-05-01
Start Page: 297
Language: English
ACCESSION: WOS:001496598500001
DOI: 10.3390/bios15050297
PROVIDER: wos
PMCID: PMC12109489
PUBMED: 40422036
Notes: Review -- Source: Wos
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