A new technique may help in the early detection of skin tumors , even melanomas which cannot be seen with the naked eye, Scientists from Ben-Gurion University said.
The novel device called OSPI instrument (Optical Spectro-Polarimetric Imaging) has revealed new textures of lesions that have never been seen before - including melanoma in patients who were diagnosed with various skin lesions and were awaiting surgery for their removal.
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Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
"This is an exciting preliminary development since the initial testing shows that we can now identify microscopic tumours in the biological layers of the skin," said Prof. Ibrahim Abdulhalim, head of the BGU Electro-Optical Unit in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences and is leading the research group.
"As we continue to develop the OSPI, we also see an opportunity to use this technology for detecting other types of cancerous growths," he added.
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Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.
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Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
