DEVICES AND METHODS FOR IN VIVO TISSUE DIAGNOSIS

Abstract

Systems, devices, and methods for in vivo tissue diagnosis are provided. Optical spectroscopy can be utilized to characterize the morphological and/or compositional characteristics of in vivo tissue, and an indentation method can be used to measure the mechanical characteristics of the tissue. These intrinsic properties can then be used to detect disease and/or injury development in the in vivo tissue. A portable, handheld device can be used to perform the optical spectroscopy and/or the indentation method.

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