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Hematoporphyrin as a diagnostic tool. A preliminary report of new techniques
Author(s) -
Sanderson David R.,
Fontana Robert S.,
Lipson Richard L.,
Baldes Edward J.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197211)30:5<1368::aid-cncr2820300534>3.0.co;2-h
Subject(s) - hematoporphyrin , medicine , bronchogenic carcinoma , carcinoma in situ , medical physics , pathology , carcinoma , photodynamic therapy , chemistry , organic chemistry
Data on the induction of fluorescence in malignant tumors by means of the recrystallized hematoporphyrin derivative (Hp‐D) are currently available. Recent improvements in the quality of available Hp‐D, violet light sources, light carriers, and flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopes appear to warrant further examination of this technique for localization of early cancer. A protocol can be developed for utilization of Hp‐D in the localization of in‐situ and early invasive bronchogenic carcinoma.