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- Title
Line- field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC- OCT) for the in vivo examination of nails: Analysis of typical features for the differentiation of nail disorders.
- Authors
Eijkenboom, Q. L.; Daxenberger, F.; Guertler, A.; Steckmeier, S.; French, L. E.; Sattler, E. C.
- Abstract
This article explores the use of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) as a non-invasive method for diagnosing nail disorders. The study examined the characteristics of healthy nails and nails affected by different disorders, such as leukonychia, subungual haemorrhage, psoriasis, lichen planus, longitudinal melanonychia, subungual melanoma, and onychomycosis. LC-OCT was found to be effective in identifying these disorders by capturing images of the nail plate and surrounding skin. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for accurate and early diagnosis of nail disorders, potentially reducing the need for invasive biopsies. The article also discusses the potential of confocal laser scanning microscopy (LC-OCT) to improve the diagnosis of nail diseases, prevent unnecessary biopsies, and enhance patients' quality of life. However, further research is needed to validate these findings and evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of LC-OCT.
- Subjects
NAIL diseases; OPTICAL coherence tomography; ONYCHOMYCOSIS; NAILS (Anatomy)
- Publication
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2024, Vol 38, Issue 5, pe413
- ISSN
0926-9959
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jdv.19641