New Microscopy Technique for Tumor Diagnosis

A new imaging technique offers a breakthrough in the medical world. Currently, tumor biopsies require diagnoses under a microscope to obtain fine detail, thus a sample of the tumor must be removed. Using laser-lights, the new image analysis can possible be done using a catheter or needle-like object. Also, microscopes only offer great detail at the focal point, whereas the new image analysis offers a wider range of detail.

The process is performed using laser lights to cause reflections on out-of-focus images. The out-of-focus objects produce a frequency that is measured into a pattern that creates a 3-D image. Utilizing the new technique can create a more efficient, less invasive diagnosis of tumors.

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