Development of a Novel Methodology Using BMVC Staining as an Assistance to Cancer Cytological Diagnosis
- Conditions
- Neck Mass
- Registration Number
- NCT01301690
- Lead Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Brief Summary
3,6-bis(1-methyl-4-vinylpyridinium) carbazole diiodide (BMVC) is an inorganic chemical compound (Figure1). The uptake of BMVC in cancer cells and normal cells are different. Recently, a simple handheld device (Figure1) based on the fluorescence analysis of stained cells was established to instantly differentiate cancer cells from normal cells. The investigators want to quantitatively measure the fluorescence expression of BMVC in normal and cancer cells and explore the usefulness of this staining in head and neck lumps.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Inclusion Criteria
- patients (age range from 18 to 90 years old) with neck lumps, receiving sonographic examination and FNA cytologic study.
Exclusion Criteria
- No cytology data
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Department of Otolaryngology Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
🇨🇳Taipei, Taiwan