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Summary
Thermography, including telethermography and thermography en plaque, shows high sensitivity but low specificity for diagnosing female breast diseases. This review emphasizes classifying breast thermography findings for improved diagnostic reliability.
Area of Science:
- Medical imaging
- Diagnostic techniques
- Oncology
Context:
- Thermography, including telethermography and thermography en plaque, is frequently used in diagnosing female breast diseases, accounting for 75% of its applications.
- Existing data on the diagnostic reliability of these thermographic methods show considerable variation.
Purpose:
- To review and emphasize the classification of thermographies specifically for the female breast.
- To address the inconsistencies in diagnostic reliability data for breast thermography.
Summary:
- Telethermography and thermography en plaque exhibit high sensitivity but low specificity in medical diagnostics.
- The application of these techniques is predominantly for diagnosing female breast diseases.
- A critical aspect discussed is the classification of thermographic images of the female breast to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Impact:
- A standardized classification system for breast thermography could improve diagnostic consistency.
- This work aims to guide clinicians in interpreting thermographic data for breast conditions.
- Enhanced understanding of thermography's role may lead to more effective breast cancer screening protocols.