Method and apparatus for detecting cancerous tissue using luminescence excitation spectra

摘要: A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of cancerous tissue using native visible luminescence. The to be examined is excited with a beam monochromatic light that causes fluoresce over spectrum wavelengths. intensity at which fluoresces can measured either or predetermined number preselected By determining wavelength(s) maximum intensity(ies) are attained in question by comparing these peak wavelengths, visually electronically, derived from known non-cancerous tissue, luminescence noncancerous and/or excitation spectra one determine carcinomatoid status question. Once it has been determined cancerous, may destroyed ablation exposing high power laser. invention based on discovery substantially different differences such used detect cancer also spectral profiles similarly different.