Combined Reflectance Confocal Microscopy–Optical Coherence Tomography for Skin Cancer Detection and Therapy Guidance

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This chapter presents recent efforts at Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI), Andover, MA, to develop and clinically translate a novel optical imaging technology for skin cancer diagnosis and therapy guidance. This technology is based on combined use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM). These two imaging modalities complement each other, as RCM provides the imaging resolution needed to detect skin cancer markers wile OCT adds the increased imaging depth, enabling evaluation of skin cancer depth spreading. This technology was developed with the goal of improving clinician ability to diagnose skin cancers, perform in situ biopsy, and guide various therapy modalities. The preliminary results regarding its clinical evaluation are presented as well, demonstrating RCM/OCT suitability for routine clinical use to improve skin cancer diagnosis and even more importantly to guide nonsurgical therapy.

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