A new technique, exploiting magnetic nanoparticlesas contrast agent, has been recently proposed for microwavebreast cancer imaging. As human tissues are non magnetic,the adoption of a magnetic contrast agent, able to selectivelytarget tumoral cells, represents an effective means to increasediagnostic reliability. Although the effectiveness of the newtechnique has been fully assessed through realistic and accuratenumerical simulations, an experimental proof-of-concept is stillneeded to set the ground for a subsequent pre-clinical stage.In this communication, we present the first results of such anexperimental validation, performed with an ad hoc designedlaboratory set-up and exploiting a realistic (although simplified)breast phantom.
Experimental feasibility assessment of MNP enhanced microwave diagnostics of breast cancer
BORGIA A;COSTANZO, Sandra;DI MASSA, Giuseppe;
2016-01-01
Abstract
A new technique, exploiting magnetic nanoparticlesas contrast agent, has been recently proposed for microwavebreast cancer imaging. As human tissues are non magnetic,the adoption of a magnetic contrast agent, able to selectivelytarget tumoral cells, represents an effective means to increasediagnostic reliability. Although the effectiveness of the newtechnique has been fully assessed through realistic and accuratenumerical simulations, an experimental proof-of-concept is stillneeded to set the ground for a subsequent pre-clinical stage.In this communication, we present the first results of such anexperimental validation, performed with an ad hoc designedlaboratory set-up and exploiting a realistic (although simplified)breast phantom.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
