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Polarized light scattering spectroscopy of tissue

  • US 6,404,497 B1
  • Filed: 01/25/1999
  • Issued: 06/11/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of detecting dysplasia comprising:

  • directing polarized light having a plurality of wavelengths onto tissue, the tissue including a first epithelial layer having a region of interest and an underlying tissue layer;

    detecting polarized backscattered light returning from the region of interest, the backscattered light having a component that is periodic as a function of wavelength; and

    determining whether tissue in the region of interest is normal or includes epithelial dysplasia with the detected periodic component of the backscattered light.

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