title: Limitations of mammography.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged