APPLICATIONS OF OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
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https://doi.org/10.56238/levv16n53-061Keywords:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Chemiluminescence, Autofluorescence, Raman Spectroscopy, DiagnosisAbstract
Introduction: Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant lesion with a significant and significant impact on the health of individuals worldwide and, therefore, should be investigated and treated as early as possible. Fortunately, health technologies are gaining significant importance in the routines of dentists and other health professionals, complementing and facilitating diagnosis and, consequently, treatment. Objective: To investigate, through a narrative review, the impact of optical technologies on the diagnostic process of squamous cell carcinoma. Methodology: This study is a narrative review based on the PCC strategy and the PRISMA protocol. The search for articles will be conducted in the PUBMED/MEDLINE, Scielo via advanced Google Scholar search, and EBSCO databases, using primary and secondary data, based on the references of the selected articles, aiming to expand the research. The inclusion criteria for articles in the search will be articles available in full, articles published between 2014 and 2025, and articles covering the population, concept, and context of this study. Articles with only available abstracts, non-peer-reviewed articles, articles from non-scientific sources, and studies published more than 10 years ago will be excluded. Conclusion: The literature has demonstrated that optical diagnostic methods are effective in aiding the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma; however, further studies are needed to further develop their applicability.
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