Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) of breast lesions: sensitivity and specificity of detection of primary breast cancers

M. Kontos; R. Wilson; Ian Fentiman

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2011.01.009

Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) of breast lesions: sensitivity and specificity of detection of primary breast cancers

M. Kontos, R. Wilson, Ian Fentiman

GSTT Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Abstract

AIM: To determine the sensitivity and specificity of digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) in a series of women who underwent surgical excision or core biopsy of benign and malignant breast lesions presenting through the symptomatic clinic.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: DITI was evaluated in 63 symptomatic patients attending a one-stop diagnostic breast clinic.

RESULTS: Thermography had 90 true-negative, 16 false-positive, 15 false-negative and 5 true-positive results. The sensitivity was 25%, specificity 85%, positive predictive value 24%, and negative predictive value 86%.

CONCLUSION: Despite being non-invasive and painless, because of the low sensitivity for breast cancer, DITI is not indicated for the primary evaluation of symptomatic patients nor should it be used on a routine basis as a screening test for breast cancer.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	536-539
Number of pages	4
Journal	Clinical Radiology
Volume	66
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crad.2011.01.009
Publication status	Published - Jun 2011

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Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) of breast lesions: sensitivity and specificity of detection of primary breast cancers

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