Detection of hepatocarcinoma in rats by integration of the fluorescence spectrum: Experimental model |
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Authors: | J. C. Marcassa J. Ferreira S. Zucoloto O. de Castro e Silva Jr. L. G. Marcassa V. S. Bagnato |
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Affiliation: | 1. Instituto de Física de S?o Carlos, Universidade de S?o Paulo, Cx. Postal 369, 13560-970, S?o Carlos, SP, Brazil 2. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeir?o Preto, Universidade de S?o Paulo, Av. dos Bandeirantes 3900, 14048-900, Ribeir?o Preto, SP, Brazil
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Abstract: | The incorporation of spectroscopic techniques into diagnostic procedures may greatly improve the chances for precise diagnostics. One promising technique is fluorescence spectroscopy, which has recently been used to detect many different types of diseases. In this work, we use laser-induced tissue fluorescence to detect hepatocarcinoma in rats using excitation light at wavelengths of 443 and 532 nm. Hepatocarcinoma was induced chemically in Wistar rats. The collected fluorescence spectrum ranges from the excitation wavelength up to 850 nm. A mathematical procedure carried out on the spectrum determines a figure of merit value, which allows the detection of hepatocarcinoma. The figure of merit involves a procedure which evaluates the ratio between the backscattered excitation wavelength and the broad emission fluorescence band. We demonstrate that a normalization allowed by integration of the fluorescence spectra is a simple operation that may allow the detection of hepatocarcinoma. |
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