TY - JOUR
T1 - Dynamic optical coherence tomography of skin blood vessels - proposed terminology and practical guidelines
AU - Ulrich, M.
AU - Themstrup, L.
AU - De Carvalho, N.
AU - Ciardo, S.
AU - Holmes, J.
AU - Whitehead, R.
AU - Welzel, J.
AU - Jemec, G.B.E.
AU - Pellacani, G.
PY - 2018/1
Y1 - 2018/1
N2 - Background: Dynamic optical coherence tomography (D-OCT) has recently been introduced in dermatology. In contrast to ‘Standard’ OCT imaging, which exclusively relies on the morphological analysis of the tissue, D-OCT allows the in vivo visualization of blood flow. Preliminary D-OCT data showed differences in the vascularization of nevus to melanoma transition, suggesting that this technology may help to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. Objective: Several factors may influence the quality of D-OCT imaging. Therefore, standard operating procedures as well as a common terminology are required for better validation and comparison of the images. Methods: Here, we present practical guidelines for optimal image acquisition and a proposed terminology on vascular patterns observed by D-OCT. Results: Dynamic OCT allows the morphologic distinction of different vascular shapes (e.g. dots, blobs, curves, lines), their distribution and organization within skin lesions. Conclusion: D-OCT adds functional information on skin microvasculature and the vascular networks within lesions.
AB - Background: Dynamic optical coherence tomography (D-OCT) has recently been introduced in dermatology. In contrast to ‘Standard’ OCT imaging, which exclusively relies on the morphological analysis of the tissue, D-OCT allows the in vivo visualization of blood flow. Preliminary D-OCT data showed differences in the vascularization of nevus to melanoma transition, suggesting that this technology may help to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions. Objective: Several factors may influence the quality of D-OCT imaging. Therefore, standard operating procedures as well as a common terminology are required for better validation and comparison of the images. Methods: Here, we present practical guidelines for optimal image acquisition and a proposed terminology on vascular patterns observed by D-OCT. Results: Dynamic OCT allows the morphologic distinction of different vascular shapes (e.g. dots, blobs, curves, lines), their distribution and organization within skin lesions. Conclusion: D-OCT adds functional information on skin microvasculature and the vascular networks within lesions.
U2 - 10.1111/jdv.2018.32.issue-1
DO - 10.1111/jdv.2018.32.issue-1
M3 - Journal article
SN - 0926-9959
VL - 32
SP - 152
EP - 155
JO - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JF - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
IS - 1
ER -