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A reporting system used to describe the results of a mammogram, breast ultrasound, or breast MRI in a standard way. BI-RADS ranks the test findings according to one of seven categories, ranging from normal or benign (not cancer) to highly suspicious or malignant (cancer). Each category includes follow-up recommendations to help manage a person’s care. For mammograms, BI-RADS includes four additional categories that describe the level of breast density seen, ranging from little or no dense tissue to very dense tissue.
BI-RADS 0: identifies a mammogram study that is not yet complete. Further evaluation is needed, more mammography views or an ultrasound. Further information is needed to make a final assessment (codes 1 to 5).
BI-RADS 1: The mammogram was negative (i.e., no cancer).
BI-RADS 2: Mammogram was normal (i.e., no cancer), but other findings (e.g., cysts) are described in the report.
BI-RADS 3: Mammogram is probably normal, but a repeat mammogram should be completed in 6 months. T
BI-RADS 4: Findings on the mammogram are suspicious and that there is approximately a 23% to 34% chance that this is breast cancer. Biopsy recommended.
BI-RADS 5: Mammogram results are highly suggestive of malignancy with a 95% chance of breast cancer. Biopsy recommended
BI-RADS 6: Already been diagnosed with breast cancer.
BI-RADS 0: identifies a mammogram study that is not yet complete. Further evaluation is needed, more mammography views or an ultrasound. Further information is needed to make a final assessment (codes 1 to 5).
BI-RADS 1: The mammogram was negative (i.e., no cancer).
BI-RADS 2: Mammogram was normal (i.e., no cancer), but other findings (e.g., cysts) are described in the report.
BI-RADS 3: Mammogram is probably normal, but a repeat mammogram should be completed in 6 months. T
BI-RADS 4: Findings on the mammogram are suspicious and that there is approximately a 23% to 34% chance that this is breast cancer. Biopsy recommended.
BI-RADS 5: Mammogram results are highly suggestive of malignancy with a 95% chance of breast cancer. Biopsy recommended
BI-RADS 6: Already been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Alternate Names
Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System
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Primary Sites
C50_ Breast
