@inproceedings{1a3886c3eb5242a48af6ecc62a3c01e6,
title = "In vivo melanoma depth detection by a handheld photoacoustic microscope",
abstract = "We developed a handheld photoacoustic microscope (PAM) to detect melanoma and determine tumor depth in nude mice in vivo. Compared to our previous PAM system for melanoma imaging, a new light delivery mechanism is introduced to improve light penetration. We show that melanomas with 4.1 mm and 3.3 mm thicknesses can be successfully detected in phantom and in vivo experiments, respectively. With its deep melanoma imaging ability and novel handheld design, this system is promising for clinical melanoma diagnosis, prognosis, and surgical planning for patients at the bedside.",
keywords = "Depth, Handheld, Melanoma, Photoacoustic microscope",
author = "Yong Zhou and Wenxin Xing and Maslov, {Konstantin I.} and Cornelius, {Lynn A.} and Wang, {Lihong V.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2015 SPIE.; Photons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing 2015 ; Conference date: 08-02-2015 Through 10-02-2015",
year = "2015",
month = mar,
day = "11",
doi = "10.1117/12.2076684",
language = "English",
series = "Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Oraevsky, {Alexander A.} and Wang, {Lihong V.}",
booktitle = "Photons Plus Ultrasound",
}