We demonstrate the use of diffuse optical imaging via transillumination to detect cancerous tissue in a rat animal model.
In this imaging modality infrared radiation is transmitted through whole animal tissue. The radiation is nonionizing and
uses endogenous contrast: namely deoxyhemoglobin (Hb) and oxyhemoglobin (HbO). Differential image analysis is
performed to visualize the presence of cancerous tissue. Varying levels of inspired air and carbogen gases ensure a
differential response in absorption by blood due to changing levels of Hb and HbO. We believe that this response may be
sufficient to provide contrast in differential image analysis. The present method also sheds light on physiological
challenges in whole animal imaging especially with respect to significant optical signals from healthy tissue.
Specifically, we have seen strong signals from abdominal regions in normal rats indicative of diet related anomalous
transmission. We have also been able to track the changes in optical signal during animal death.
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