Polarized light scattering spectroscopy of tissue
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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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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of polarized light to measure properties of tissue. More particularly, polarized light can be used to detect dysplasia in tissue as the polarization of backscattered light from such tissues is preserved while the contribution of diffusely scattered light from underlying tissues can be removed. A fiber optic system for delivery and collection of light can be used to measure tissues within the human body.
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1. A method of detecting dysplasia comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of measuring tissue comprising:
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directing polarized light having a plurality of wavelengths onto tissue with a fiber optic probe;
detecting polarized backscattered light returning from the tissue including a component that is periodic as a function of wavelength;
determining a characteristic of the tissue with the detected periodic component of light. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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