Limitations of mammography.
The aim of mammography is to aid in the discovery of cancers of the breast at an early stage and to supply information about breast changes. It is not 100% reliable, and in most circumstances the decision to biopsy should not be based solely on the radiographic report. A relevant example is presented to reaffirm the need for a definitive surgical diagnosis when clinically indicated.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged