this bi rads breast report , what does it means

[gihan73]

0  needs additional imaging evaluation or prior mammogram for comparison
1 negative  there is nothing to comment on
2 Benign finding
3 probably benign finding (less than 2% malignant) initial short interval follow up suggested.
4 suspicious abnormality ( 2 to 95% malignant) biopsy should be considered
5 highly suggestive of malignancy (> 95% malignant ) appropriate action should be taken
6 known biopsy proven malignancy

[zouzi]

BI-RADS is a quality control system,used by radiologists after interpreting mammograms,ultrasound and MRIs.
This system allows radiologist to categorize the findings by numbers.The scores go from 0 to 6.The higher the number the more suspicious is the abnormality.

Category 0 -- Incomplete
The mammogram or ultrasound didn't give the radiologist enough information to make a clear diagnosis.A follow-up image is needed. Category 1 -- Normal
There are no suspicious masses or calcifications to report; tissue looks healthy. Category 2 -- Benign or Negative.
Breasts are same size and shape and tissue looks normal. Any cysts, fibroadenomas, or other masses appear benign.
Category 3 -- Probably Benign.
There are no suspicious lesions, masses, or calcifications to report, but follow-up to confirm that no cancer exists is recommended. This may be needed if your radiologist does not have your baseline or previous mammogram for comparison.
Category 4 -- Possibly Malignant
There are some suspicious lesions, masses, or calcifications to report; a biopsy is recommended to check the suspicious area.
Category 5 -- Malignant
There are masses with an appearance of cancer. A biopsy is recommended to make an accurate diagnosis.
Category 6 -- Malignant Tissue from a biopsy has been examined and found to be cancerous, and treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation is required.
I hope this help.

[zouzi]

Hi,
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