Tumor Visualization
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Augmented Reality-Based Visualization of a Resected Tumor Specimen
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2026
Source:Carly Fassler1, Liyu Huang1, Kavita Prasad1, Jiayi Xu2, Guansen Tong2, Jie Ying Wu2, Michael C. Topf1,31Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.2Computer Science Department, Vanderbilt University.3Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, Vanderbilt University.This video demonstrates using augmented reality (AR) for tumor resection, where a 3D-scanned tumor specimen is visualized as a hologram on a head-mounted display. Surgeons can...
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The Drosophila Imaginal Disc Tumor Model: Visualization and Quantification of Gene Expression and Tumor Invasiveness Using Genetic Mosaics
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2016
This protocol demonstrates how to generate fluorescently marked, genetically defined clonal tumors in the Drosophila eye/antennal imaginal discs (EAD). It describes how to dissect the EAD and brain from the third instar larvae and how to process them to visualize and quantify gene expression changes and tumor invasiveness.
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Hepatic Angiography: A Procedure to Visualize Liver Tumor Vessels in a Rabbit Model
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate a step-by-step procedure to perform hepatic angiography using a fluoroscope that enables the real-time visualization of blood vessels associated with a liver tumor in a rabbit model.
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India Ink Inflation: A Staining Method to Visualize Tumor Nodules
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2023
This video describes india ink inflation--a staining method--to quantify tumor nodules in tumor-bearing mouse lungs. After staining, the lungs are fixed in Fekete's solution to observe tumor nodules in the lungs.
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A Protocol for Genetic Induction and Visualization of Benign and Invasive Tumors in Cephalic Complexes of Drosophila melanogaster
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2013
Cooperation between an activated oncogene like RASV12 and mutations in cell polarity genes like scribbled, result in tumor growth in Drosophila where tumor cells also display invasive behaviors. Here a simple protocol for the induction and observation of the benign and invasive tumors is presented.
FAQs
Tumor visualization works by converting biological or structural differences into image contrast. Depending on the study, the relevant signal may reflect anatomy, blood flow, metabolism, or molecular activity. A lesion becomes more distinguishable when its measured characteristics differ from adjacent tissue, allowing imaging findings to support characterization as well as simple localization.
These modalities provide complementary views rather than interchangeable information. Magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, ultrasound, and positron emission tomography can emphasize different forms of contrast, including structure, blood flow, metabolism, or molecular activity. The most informative choice therefore depends on which tumor feature researchers or clinicians need to evaluate in a particular setting.
Targeted contrast agents are an area of research intended to improve the visibility of selected tumor-related features. By contributing stronger or more specific image contrast, they may help distinguish abnormal tissue from its surroundings and reveal molecular activity that structural imaging alone may not show. Their development could support earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment strategies.
Imaging biomarkers are measurable imaging features that can help describe tumor biology or track change over time. Research seeks to improve their reliability so scans provide more than visual detection, including information useful for understanding disease behavior and treatment effects. Better biomarkers may strengthen comparisons across examinations and support more precise cancer-care decisions.
A clinical workflow may begin with imaging to detect or locate an abnormality, followed by assessment of its characteristics and disease extent. The resulting information can help clinicians decide where to perform a biopsy, plan treatment, and establish a reference for later comparison. Follow-up imaging then supports evaluation of response over time.
In cancer care, imaging findings can inform detection, staging-related assessment of disease extent, biopsy guidance, treatment planning, and response evaluation. In research, investigators use imaging to study tumor biology and develop improved biomarkers or targeted contrast agents. These goals connect visualization with both immediate clinical decisions and longer-term advances in diagnosis and therapy.