Standardized mammography reporting.

摘要: The use of mammographic screening to detect breast cancer at a preclinical stage is increasing rapidly in the United States. High-quality imaging and accurate interpretation are critical elements for successful mortality reduction. communication being scrutinized an effort eliminate ambiguity confusion. This can be accomplished by organized approach structured analysis significant findings. These grouped into five major categories ranging from negative examination findings suggesting very high probability malignancy. A concisely reporting system proposed committees ACR that will provide clinically relevant information. suggest approved vocabulary urge described standardized format. All studies should categorized using useful assessment groups. combined with maintenance data base determining results improve accuracy effort, permit monitoring results, feedback improving program.