Multiphoton microscopy imaging of fibrous meningiomas based on the combination of multichannel mode and lambda mode

TL;DR

This study uses multiphoton microscopy to image fibrous meningiomas, revealing collagen and other components with high resolution and contrast.

Contribution

The novel use of combined multichannel and lambda modes in MPM to analyze fibrous meningioma microstructures and quantify collagen content.

Findings

Collagen is the most abundant component in fibrous meningiomas, with a relative ratio of 0.952.

Combined MPM imaging provides high-resolution visualization of tumor microenvironment features.

SHG and 32-channel spectral imaging both show similar average collagen content (around 0.537 and 0.503 respectively).

Abstract

Fibrous meningiomas, known for their dense and tough texture, present unique challenges in diagnosis and surgical treatment. This study explores the potential of multiphoton microscopy (MPM) for visualizing the microstructures of fibrous meningiomas by combining multichannel and lambda modes. Using MPM, we imaged 14 fibrous meningioma samples collected from neurosurgical procedures. The multichannel mode captured second harmonic generation (SHG) and two-photon excitation fluorescence (TPEF) signals, while the lambda mode provided detailed spectral imaging across 32 channels. Image analysis algorithms were developed to quantify collagen content and assess morphological features. Spectroscopic analysis revealed the intrinsic components of fibrous meningiomas, with collagen being the most abundant component (relative ratio: 0.952), followed by structural proteins (0.502), free-form NADH (0.393), FAD (0.199), lipopigments (0.198), protein-bound NADH (0.105), porphyrin derivatives I (0.104), and porphyrin derivatives II (0.015). The combined spectral images also provided high-contrast and high-resolution views of the tumor microenvironment. Quantitative analysis showed that the average collagen content in fibrous meningioma tissues was 0.537 ± 0.131 using SHG imaging and 0.503 ± 0.133 using combined 32-channel spectral imaging. With the advancement of fiber optic technology and multiphoton endoscopy, multiphoton microscopy holds promise as a new technology for clinically diagnosing fibrous meningiomas.

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