Line-field confocal versus conventional optical coherence tomography: A head-to-head comparison in basal cell carcinoma diagnosis

JAAD International 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Tom Wolswijk, Patricia Joan Nelemans, Janne de Kort, Lisa Hillen, Klara Mosterd
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2026.04.007
Cited by: 1
References: 2

Abstract

To the Editor: Noninvasive imaging techniques, such as conventional optical coherence tomography (cOCT) and line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT), provide a noninvasive alternative to invasive biopsy for diagnosing and subtyping basal cell carcinoma (BCC), thus allowing for immediate treatment without awaiting histopathological results (Supplement I, available via https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/chkdfhbzmx/1).1,2 LC-OCT provides better resolution but less signal depth, possibly improving BCC detection while risking missing deeper lesions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Optical Coherence Tomography Applications Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
JAAD International
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
27
Pages
9–11
Publication date
16 April 2026
Language
EN