title: Nonpalpable breast abnormalities: a realistic view of the accuracy of mammography in detecting malignancies.
abstract: The true-positive biopsy rate for nonpalpable breast abnormalities demonstrated by mammography is in the range of 20 to 30%. This is comparable to the true-positive biopsy rate for palpable breast lesions. Both radiologists and surgeons must be familiar with the limitations of mammography, since unrealistic expectations of this examination can lead to its underutilization.
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography