Nonpalpable, probably benign breast lesions in general practice: the role of follow-up mammography.
A nonpalpable, probably benign lesion is frequently detected on mammograms. The aim of this paper was to determine the role of follow-up mammography as an alternative to surgical biopsy of these lesions, in patients from a general practice population. In a prospective study we estimated the compliance rate of general practitioners and patients with the recommendations for mammographic follow-up of nonpalpable, probably benign lesions. Reasons for noncompliance, the value of a reminder and the probability of malignancy were determined.
Duijm
L E
LE
Department of Radiology, Kennemer Gasthuis Loc. EG, Haarlem, The Netherlands.
Zaat
J O
JO
Guit
G L
GL
D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011446:Prospective Studies; D017010:Reminder Systems