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21 January 2013 In vivo confocal microscopy in dermatology: from research to clinical application
Martina Ulrich, Susanne Lange-Asschenfeldt
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Abstract
Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) represents an emerging technique for the noninvasive histomorphological analysis of skin in vivo and has shown its applicability for dermatological research as well as its value as an adjunct tool in the clinical management of skin cancer patients. Herein, we aim to give an overview on the current clinical indications for CLSM in dermatology and also highlight the diverse applications of CLSM in dermatological research.
© 2013 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) 0091-3286/2013/$25.00 © 2013 SPIE
Martina Ulrich and Susanne Lange-Asschenfeldt "In vivo confocal microscopy in dermatology: from research to clinical application," Journal of Biomedical Optics 18(6), 061212 (21 January 2013). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.18.6.061212
Published: 21 January 2013
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KEYWORDS
Skin

In vivo imaging

Melanoma

Confocal microscopy

Dermatology

Tumors

Skin cancer

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