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fibroglandular densities approx 25% to 50%
Ooops! Ignore the "or categories" after MRI; that was just something I neglected to delete when I was editing. Also, that was supposed to be developed, not deveoped.
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BIRADS stands for Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System, which is a standardized system used by radiologists to communicate their findings.
Mammogram reports normally include a BIRADS risk rating category, which radiologists use to report the level of suspicion of their findings. The ratings range as follows:
Category 0--Incomplete, need additional imaging
Category 1--Normal/Negative
Category 2--Benign finding
Category 3-- Probably benign finding. Short interval follow-up suggested
Category 4--Suspicious abnormality. Biopsy should be considered.
Category 5--Highly suggestive of malignancy. Biopsy recommended to make
accurate diagnosis
In addition, there is also a BIRADS density classification system. This system was deveoped not to quantify risk, but instead as a qualitative estimate of the density of the breast tissue. This allows the interpreting radiologist to indicate to the referring physician the level of concern that a cancer in the breast might be masked due to dense breast tissue, in which case other tests such as ultrasound or MRI or categories might be warranted. There are 4 density categories, with upper bounds of 24%, 49%, 74% and 100%.
Younger women often have very dense breast tissue, and as women age they usually develop more fatty breasts. Your figures of 25 to 50% would indicate medium- low density, which would allow the mammogram to produce a reasonably accurate image.
Best wishes...
Mammogram reports normally include a BIRADS risk rating category, which radiologists use to report the level of suspicion of their findings. The ratings range as follows:
Category 0--Incomplete, need additional imaging
Category 1--Normal/Negative
Category 2--Benign finding
Category 3-- Probably benign finding. Short interval follow-up suggested
Category 4--Suspicious abnormality. Biopsy should be considered.
Category 5--Highly suggestive of malignancy. Biopsy recommended to make
accurate diagnosis
In addition, there is also a BIRADS density classification system. This system was deveoped not to quantify risk, but instead as a qualitative estimate of the density of the breast tissue. This allows the interpreting radiologist to indicate to the referring physician the level of concern that a cancer in the breast might be masked due to dense breast tissue, in which case other tests such as ultrasound or MRI or categories might be warranted. There are 4 density categories, with upper bounds of 24%, 49%, 74% and 100%.
Younger women often have very dense breast tissue, and as women age they usually develop more fatty breasts. Your figures of 25 to 50% would indicate medium- low density, which would allow the mammogram to produce a reasonably accurate image.
Best wishes...
I suggest that you call your prescribing Physician and request a detailed explanation of your report ..... the information you give here isn't enough to even venture a guess as to the relation to the 25% & 50% that is mentioned and I don't even know where the terms came from. Regards ....
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