New Developments in Imaging for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Abstract
:Simple Summary
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Results
2.1. Magnetic Resonance Lymphography
2.2. CT Lymphography
2.3. PET Lymphoscintigraphy
2.4. Contrast-Enhanced Lymphosonography
3. Discussion
3.1. MR Lymphography
3.2. CT Lymphography
3.3. PET Lymphoscintigraphy
3.4. Contrast-Enhanced Lymphosonography
4. Materials and Methods
4.1. MR Lymphography
4.2. CT Lymphography
4.3. PET Lymphoscintigraphy
4.4. Contrast-Enhanced Lymphosonography
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Technique | Source | Tracer | Number of Studies | Sensitivity | NPV | SLN identification in (%) of Patients |
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Conventional lymphoscintigraphy & SPECT-CT | γ-ray | γ-emitting [99mTc]-labelled radiotracer (e.g., [99mTc]-nanocolloid) | n = 66 | 87% [16] | 94% [16] | − |
MR Lymphography (Gd3+) | Radio-wave | Paramagnetic (Gd3+) contrast agent (e.g., gadobutrol) | n = 1 | 91% [22] | 93% [22] | 100% [22] |
MR Lymphography (SPIO) | Radio-wave | Superparamagnetic (iron oxide) contrast agent (e.g., Resovist, Magtrace) | n = 2 | NR | NR | 100% [23,24,25] |
CT Lymphography | X-ray | Iodine contrast agent (e.g., iopamidol, lipiodol) | n = 6 | 56–80% [26,27,28,29] | 82–96% [26,27,28,29] | 89–96% [26,27,28,29,30,31] |
PET lymphoscintigraphy | β+-decay (γ-rays) | Positron emitting isotope [89Zr, 68Ga, 18F]-labelled radiotracer (e.g., [68Ga]-tilmanocept) | n = 2 | 67% [32] | 67% [32] | 100% [32,33] |
Contrast-enhanced lymphosonography | US-wave | Microbubbles (e.g., SonoVue, Sonazoid) | n = 2 | NR | NR | 80–92% [34,35] |
Technique | Advantages | Drawbacks |
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Conventional lymphoscintigraphy & SPECT-CT | Widely investigated and implemented Allows intraoperative localization of depicted SLNs Differentiation in intensity of radioactive signal Allows (intraoperative) differentiation between SLNs and HENs | Subject to shine-through phenomenon Requires nuclear facilities Low spatial resolution (~5 mm) Poor soft tissue contrast |
MR Lymphography (Gd3+) | High spatial resolution (~1 mm) High signal-to-noise ratio and few artifacts Accurate anatomical detail Eliminates shine-through phenomenon Visualization lymphatic vessels May facilitate more targeted radiotherapy No nuclear facilities required Free of radiation exposure | Lacks intraoperative localization of depicted SLNs Rapid lymphatic transportation tracer No retention of tracer in SLNs Gd3+-based contrast agents not registered for lymphography |
MR Lymphography (SPIO) | High spatial resolution (~1 mm) Accurate anatomical detail Allows intraoperative localization of depicted SLNs Eliminates shine-through phenomenon May facilitate more targeted radiotherapy No nuclear facilities required Free of radiation exposure | Limited clinical experience in OSCC Retention in SLNs depends on particle size Excess amounts of iron leads to signal voids Negative contrast may confound effectivity SLN detection Local inflammation following administration Metal elements interfere with magnetometer |
CT Lymphography | High spatial resolution (~0.5 mm) High temporal resolution Eliminates shine-through phenomenon Visualization lymphatic vessels Visualization of lingual SLNs May facilitate more targeted radiotherapy No nuclear facilities required Widely available and low costs | Lacks intraoperative localization of depicted SLNs Rapid lymphatic transportation tracer No retention of tracer in SLNs Prone to artifacts Poor soft tissue contrast |
PET lymphoscintigraphy | High spatial resolution (~2 mm) High temporal resolution Diminishes shine-through phenomenon Visualization lymphatic vessels Visualization of lingual SLNs Differentiation in intensity of radioactive signal Can be performed with known radiotracers Tri-model agent: IRD-800CW-[68Ga]-[99mTc]-tracer Allows intraoperative localization of depicted SLNs | Requires nuclear facilities Poor intraoperative localization of SLNs with PET-probe Poor soft tissue contrast |
Contrast-enhanced lymphosonography | Good safety profile of microbubbles High spatial resolution (~0.5 mm) High temporal resolution and real-time imaging Eliminates shine-through phenomenonPossibly no uptake of microbubbles in HENs Can be combined with USgFNA May be extended to other head and neck sites Widely available and low costs Free of radiation exposure | Limited clinical experience in OSCC Suspected low reproducibility High operator dependency Rapid lymphatic transportation tracer Challenging to mark SLNs for biopsy |
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Mahieu, R.; de Maar, J.S.; Nieuwenhuis, E.R.; Deckers, R.; Moonen, C.; Alic, L.; ten Haken, B.; de Keizer, B.; Bree, R.d. New Developments in Imaging for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancers 2020, 12, 3055. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12103055
Mahieu R, de Maar JS, Nieuwenhuis ER, Deckers R, Moonen C, Alic L, ten Haken B, de Keizer B, Bree Rd. New Developments in Imaging for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancers. 2020; 12(10):3055. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12103055
Chicago/Turabian StyleMahieu, Rutger, Josanne S. de Maar, Eliane R. Nieuwenhuis, Roel Deckers, Chrit Moonen, Lejla Alic, Bennie ten Haken, Bart de Keizer, and Remco de Bree. 2020. "New Developments in Imaging for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma" Cancers 12, no. 10: 3055. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers12103055