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ENCIT 2018
Brazilian Congress of Thermal Sciences and Engineering
THE USE OF INFRARED IMAGE FOR THE DETECTION OF THE THYROID
Submission Author:
henrique da fonseca , RJ
Co-Authors:
henrique da fonseca, Helcio Orlande, Marcos dos Santos, Elmo Pereira
Presenter: henrique da fonseca
doi://10.26678/ABCM.ENCIT2018.CIT18-0833
Abstract
The early detection of cancer when the tumor is relatively small is crucial for the success of treatment protocols. Today, the most widely used techniques for the image detection are magnetic resonance (MRI), computerized tomography (CT) scan, and x-ray (mammography). Temperature measurements taken with an infrared camera can also be used for tumor detection. This paper presents preliminary results towards the development of a method of using infrared temperature measurements for tumor detection in the thyroid. A protocol available in the literature was also modified in this work, in order to enhance the thermal contrast between the thyroid and the surrounding tissues and organs.
Keywords
Non-Intrusive Technique, Bioengineering, Infrared Camera, Diagnostic Imaging Technique, thyroid
