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Actinic Keratosis
Data on actinic keratosis discussed by researchers at University of Arizona
January 15th, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a depth resolved imaging modality that may aid in identifying sun damaged skin and the precancerous condition actinic keratosis (AK). Study Design/Materials and Methods: OCT images were acquired of 112 patients at 2 sun protected and 2 sun exposed sites, with a subsequent biopsy." "Each site received a dermatological evaluation, a histological diagnosis, and a solar elastosis (SE) score. OCT images were examined visually and statistically analyzed. Characteristic OCT image features were identified of sun protected, undiseased, sun damaged, and AK skin. A statistically significant...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-01-15)
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