Utilização da termografia de infravermelho no diagnóstico de neoplasia mamária canina: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Infrared thermography is a non-invasive and painless examination that can play a significant role in the early diagnosis of canine mammary cancer. This study consists of a bibliographic review aiming to identify the importance of infrared thermography for the early diagnosis of this neoplasia, the second most common in dogs. The overall objective is to describe the relevance of thermographic imaging in the early detection of breast cancer in dogs, focusing on its ability to diagnose changes in vascularization and tissue destruction. The methodology employed involves the analysis of scientific articles addressing the use of graphical registration technique of temperatures from various points of the body through detection of infrared radiation emitted by it in the diagnosis of mammary neoplasms in dogs. The bibliographic review is of a quantitative descriptive nature, aiming to expose the attributes of this phenomenon and establish relationships between the involved variables. The ability of thermography to detect changes in vascularization allows for the identification of tumor growth in early stages, assisting in the adoption of early therapeutic measures. Additionally, the analysis of thermal changes related to tissue destruction can provide additional information on disease progression. Based on the literature analysis, it is concluded that infrared thermography can be a valuable tool in the early identification of canine mammary cancer.