Open AccessNonpalpable mammographic abnormalities: timing the follow-up studies
Author(s) -
Michael Homer
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.136.5.923
Subject(s) - medicine , microcalcification , mammography , radiology , lesion , mammary gland , pathology , breast cancer , cancer
A national survey was undertaken to ascertain whether a consensus exists regarding follow-up of patients who have nonpalpable mammographic abnormalities that are not biopsied. The three abnormalities evaluated were: an uncalcified breast mass, an area of asymmetric breast density, and a cluster of microcalcification. Irrespective of the type of lesion, the schedule of follow-up was identical. More than 90% of all the participants recommended repeat initial examination within 3-6 months. More than 50% follow suspected abnormalities for at least 2 years.