Line-field confocal optical coherence tomography, a novel non-invasive tool for the diagnosis of onychomycosis.

Quirine Louise EijkenboomFabia DaxenbergerCharlotte GustDaniela HartmannAnne GuertlerStephanie SteckmeierMaximilian DeussingLars Einar FrenchJulia Welzel Sandra SchuhElke Christina Sattler

Published in: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG (2024)

LC-OCT enables quick and non-invasive detection of onychomycosis, with advantages over CLSM and OCT, and similar diagnostic accuracy to PCR but lacking species differentiation. For accurate nail examination, LC-OCT requires well-trained and experienced operators.

Keyphrases

optical coherence tomography
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simultaneous determination
mass spectrometry
resistance training
liquid chromatography
loop mediated isothermal amplification
label free
solid phase extraction
quantum dots
high intensity