Use of Fluorescein Dye for the Removal of Brain Tumors
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Brain Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/5/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 2015 |
| End Date: | June 2018 |
Fluorescein is a dye agent that can be injected through an intravenous line. It has been
shown to help tell the difference between brain tumor tissue and normal brain tissue when it
is used together with a specialized filter on a microscope in the operating room. The
investigators plan to study the use of fluorescein in the removal of brain tumors at a low
dose.
shown to help tell the difference between brain tumor tissue and normal brain tissue when it
is used together with a specialized filter on a microscope in the operating room. The
investigators plan to study the use of fluorescein in the removal of brain tumors at a low
dose.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age of 18 or greater
2. Plan for elective removal of a brain tumor at UPMC Shadyside with either Dr. Engh or
Dr. Amankulor.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. History of adverse reaction to fluorescein.
2. Emergent surgical procedure (consent not feasible).
3. Creatinine of > 2.0 (drug is excreted renally).
4. Known ongoing pregnancy.
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