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Method and system for detecting electrophysiological changes in pre-cancerous and cancerous breast tissue and epithelium

  • US 9,042,977 B2
  • Filed: 08/31/2012
  • Issued: 05/26/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for determining the condition of an epithelial region of tissue comprising:

  • (A) a cup having an interior adapted to receive a volume of fluid, and first and second openings;

    (B) a current-passing electrode disposed within the interior; and

    (C) a source of suction connectable to the first opening; and

    wherein;

    (i) the first opening is adapted for connection to a source of fluid for introducing the fluid to the cup and alternatively to a source of suction; and

    (ii) the second opening is adapted for placement over a region of tissue;

    wherein the apparatus is adapted to make an electrical connection between the epithelial region of tissue to be examined and the electrode;

    (a) upon the application of suction to the first opening to seal the apparatus to a tissue surface; and

    (b) introduction of fluid to the interior of the cup through the first opening.

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