Assessment of 5-aminolevulinic acid–induced porphyrin fluorescence in patients with peritoneal endometriosis

P Hillemanns, Peter Hillemanns, H Weingandt, Weingandt H, Helmut Weingandt, Herbert Stepp, H Stepp, Stepp H, Baumgartner R, R Baumgartner, Reinhold Baumgartner, Wei Xiang, W Xiang, Xiang W, M Korell, Korell M
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2000 · vol. 183(1) , pp. 52–57 · doi:10.1067/mob.2000.105897 · PMID:10920308 · W2073288559
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This study investigated the utility of 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced porphyrin fluorescence for detecting peritoneal endometriosis, finding it could highlight lesions for better visualization.

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ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine the diagnostic potential for patients with endometriosis of porphyrin fluorescence after oral administration of 5-aminolevulinic acid.Study designFifteen women referred for laparoscopy because of suspected endometriosis received 1 or 10 mg/kg 5-aminolevulinic acid orally. After 1.5 to 6 hours endoscopic fluorescence spectral analysis and video inspection were performed.ResultsWith 10 mg/kg 5-aminolevulinic acid and application intervals of >3 hours we observed a significantly higher porphyrin fluorescence in active peritoneal endometriosis than in adjacent normal peritoneum. Pigmented and nodular endometriosis showed weak to negative fluorescence. A strong fluorescence of the fimbrial mucosa was seen. A 1-mg/kg dose of 5-aminolevulinic acid was insufficient for fluorescence diagnosis. No side effects were recorded.ConclusionPorphyrin fluorescence after oral administration of 5-aminolevulinic acid may be beneficial in diagnosis of peritoneal endometriosis. The strong fluorescence of fimbrial mucosa may limit the applicability of this technique in young women, however, because phototoxic damage cannot be excluded at present.

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endometriosis

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Aminolevulinic Acid Endometriosis Fluorescence Peritoneal Diseases Porphyrins Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Peritoneal Diseases

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