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Table 9 BI-RADS categorization at MRI of previous mammographic and ultrasound findings

From: Magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis of indeterminate breast (BIRADS 3 & 4A) in a general population

 

Findings at previous examinations

BI-RADS at MRI

 

1

2

3

4

5

BI-RADS* 3

      

Mammographic findings

      

Asymmetry

9

2

6

1

  

Nodule

4

1

3

   

Multiple nodules

1

 

1

   

Microcalcifications

1

   

1

 

Ultrasound findings

      

Solid nodule

36

2

30

1

3

 

Multiple nodules

17

 

15

1

1

 

Complicated cyst

13

 

13

   

Cluster of microcysts

5

 

5

   

Ductal ectasia

1

 

1

   

Asymmetry

1

 

1

   

BI-RADS 4A

      

Mammographic findings

      

Asymmetry

2

1

1

   

Nodule

3

 

2

 

1

 

Multiple nodules

2

1

1

   

Segmental calcifications

1

1

    

Ultrasound findings

      

Solid Nodule

27

1

15

3

5

3

Multiple nodules

1

 

1

   

Ductal ectasia

3

 

1

1

1

 

Complicated cyst

1

1

    

Intraductal papilloma

1

 

1

   

Asymmetry

2

 

2

   
  1. *Breast imaging-reporting and database system