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Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (ALA HCl) was approved by the FDA on June 6, 2017, as an optical imaging agent for patients with gliomas to aid in the visualization of malignant tissue during surgery. Clinical trials demonstrated that ALA fluorescence significantly improved the completeness of tumor resection compared to standard white light, with a reported 64% completeness in the ALA arm versus 38% in the control arm. The recommended dosage is 20 mg/kg, administered prior to surgery, with precautions ag
- Author
- Adriana Hurtado
- Language
- EN