Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
Conditions
Keywords
Indocyanine Green, Fluorescence Imaging, Near-Infrared Imaging, Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
Brief summary
This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence imaging in visualizing Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT) lesions during surgery. Patients diagnosed with TGCT will receive an intravenous injection of ICG prior to the operation to label tumor tissues. During the procedure, surgeons will use a near-infrared fluorescence imaging system to visualize the tumor and potential residual lesions in the surgical bed. The study aims to determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of ICG fluorescence imaging by comparing the intraoperative fluorescence findings with the final pathological results of the resected tissues.
Detailed description
Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT), especially the diffuse type, poses a significant surgical challenge due to its infiltrative growth and high recurrence rate. This prospective, single-center, single-arm study aims to evaluate the accuracy of Indocyanine Green (ICG) fluorescence imaging in visualizing TGCT lesions during surgery. Eligible patients will receive an intravenous injection of ICG (0.25-0.5 mg/kg) 1-3 hours before surgery. Following standard tumor resection under white light, the surgical bed will be systematically explored using a near-infrared fluorescence imaging system to visualize potential tumor tissues. The surgeon will obtain validation samples from both fluorescence-positive areas and fluorescence-negative background tissues for blinded pathological assessment. The study will quantify the diagnostic performance of ICG imaging by calculating sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value based on the pathological gold standard, alongside secondary analyses of tumor-to-background ratios and microscopic tumor boundary concordance.
Interventions
Participants receive an intravenous injection of Indocyanine Green (ICG) at a dose of 0.25-0.5 mg/kg, 1-3 hours prior to surgery. Intraoperatively, a near-infrared fluorescence imaging system is used to guide the exploration. The intervention involves a verify first, treat later protocol: it includes diagnostic verification sampling of fluorescence-positive areas and, crucially, therapeutic supplementary resection of residual fluorescent lesions that were missed during standard white-light surgery.
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
This is a prospective, single-center, single-arm study.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT), including both Localized-type (L-TGCT) and Diffuse-type (D-TGCT), via preoperative biopsy or typical imaging (MRI), and scheduled for surgical resection. * Capable of understanding the study and voluntarily signing the written informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
* Known severe history of allergy to Indocyanine Green (ICG) or iodine. * Severe liver dysfunction. * Women who are pregnant or lactating.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Accuracy of ICG Fluorescence Imaging (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV) | From the time of surgery until the final pathology report is available, assessed up to 1 week post-operatively. | The diagnostic performance of ICG fluorescence imaging in detecting TGCT lesions will be evaluated by comparing the intraoperative fluorescence status (Positive/Negative) with the final histopathological diagnosis (Tumor/Non-tumor) of the resected specimens. The unit of analysis is the individual specimen. The following metrics will be calculated: Sensitivity, Specificity, Positive Predictive Value (PPV), and Negative Predictive Value (NPV). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tumor-to-Background Ratio (TBR) | Intraoperative | TBR is a quantitative measure of fluorescence intensity. It will be calculated by dividing the mean fluorescence intensity of the tumor region by the mean fluorescence intensity of the adjacent normal background tissue using image analysis software. Values will be compared between Diffuse-type TGCT (D-TGCT) and Localized-type TGCT (L-TGCT) cohorts. |
| Incidence of ICG-Related Adverse Events | From the time of ICG injection through 24 hours post-surgery | The number of participants experiencing adverse events related to ICG administration (e.g., allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock) will be monitored and recorded. |
Countries
China