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Accuracy and Reliability of Infrared Thermography in Assessment of the Breasts of Women Affected by Cancer

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Author(s):
de Jesus Guirro, Rinaldo Roberto ; Lima Leite Vaz, Maita Marade Oliveira ; Siqueira das Neves, Lais Mara ; Dibai-Filho, Almir Vieira ; Angotti Carrara, Helio Humberto ; de Oliveira Guirro, Elaine Caldeira
Total Authors: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS; v. 41, n. 5 MAY 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

Evaluate reliability and accuracy of infrared thermography in the assessment of women wth breasts cancer. Thirty-five participants had unilateral breast cancer and 17 control subjects were assessed using infrared thermography. To evaluate reliability, two professionals, who were experienced, measured the temperature of the infrared images in two different moments, with a one-week interval. Biopsy was used as a gold standard exam with regard identify breast cancer. The analysis illustrated excellent reliability in terms of the affected, contralateral and control breasts with the intraclass correlation coefficient values ranging from 0.948 to 0.999. Standard measurement error ranged from 0.04 to 0.28 degrees C, and minimum detectable change deviated from 0.11 to 0.78 degrees C. Moreover, low to moderate accuracy were observed in terms of the establishment of the breast cancer diagnosis with values of the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve ranging from 0.571 and 0.749. Breasts affected by cancer present higher skin temperature compared to contralateral and control. Furthermore, excellent reliability of the analysis of the infrared images and low-moderate accuracy in terms diagnosis were observed. Considering the results, infrared thermography can be applied as an instrument complement the assessment of breast cancer patients, but not for diagnostic purposes. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/07227-0 - Analysis of circulation of the UPER member pre and post-surgery in women with breast cancer, submitted to sentinel node biopsy with or without axillary lymphadenectomy
Grantee:Elaine Caldeira de Oliveira Guirro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 12/17907-6 - Analysis of Upper Limb Movement in pre-and postoperatively in Women Undergoing Axillary Lymphadenectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Bióbsia
Grantee:Maíta Mara de Oliveira Lima Leite Vaz
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master