| abstract |
For determining autofluorescence of a clinically normal skin issue ( 7 ) of a patient, the tissue ( 7 ) is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation. An amount of fluorescent radiation emitted by the tissue ( 7 ) in response to the irradiation is measured and, in response thereto, a signal is generated which represents a determined autofluorescence in agreement with the measured amount of electromagnetic radiation. Because the tissue ( 7 ) is skin tissue ( 7 ) in vivo and irradiation is performed noninvasively, a method which is very simple to apply for determining autofluorescence is obtained. An apparatus especially adapted for use in this method is also described. |