In-vivo microscopy in the diagnosis of intestinal neoplasia and inflammatory conditions

Histopathology. 2015 Jan;66(1):137-46. doi: 10.1111/his.12597.

Abstract

Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a rapidly emerging tool in endoscopic imaging allowing in-vivo microscopy of examined gastrointestinal mucosa. This review will discuss the most recent advances of confocal laser endomicroscopy in the diagnosis of intestinal neoplasia and inflammatory conditions.

Keywords: Crohn's disease; colonoscopy; confocal endomicroscopy; optical biopsy; ulcerative colitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Microscopy, Confocal / methods*