Thermal Imaging for Evaluation of the Cervix

Thermal Imaging for Cervical Cancer Screening and Early Detection

When screening results for cervical premalignant lesions are positive, colposcopy is recommended. This is highly sensitive screening method. However, specificity of the test is of low.

Thus, a technology that improves the accuracy of the colposcopic exam is needed.

This is a feasibility study with the goal of examining the performance of a thermal imaging camera in the detection of cervical malignant and premalignant lesions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18
• Women with premalignant cervical lesions who are candidates for conization (group A)
• Women with a normal cervix who are candidates for hysterectomy (group B)
• Women with newly diagnosed cervical cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• For group A and B - women that had conization in the past