Abstract
The recent transition from a relatively big, cartbased confocal imaging system (VivaScope 1500) to a small, handheld device (VivaScope 3000) has improved the clinical utility of confocal microscopy. However, further miniaturization of confocal microscopy devices may greatly impact a range of dermatology applications: A miniature confocal device may facilitate the imaging of hard-to-access skin lesions and enable direct imaging of surgical wounds during surgery. We may contemplate a handheld confocal device that automatically images the entire skin lesion by translating a compact confocal imaging head with miniature motors.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of Cutaneous Tumors, Second Edition |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 43-52 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781498757614 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781498757607 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine